Road trip 2020

  I left Texas just after my sister died and drove back to my grandkids' house in Vancouver, WA to shelter in place while we waited to see how the Covid-19 virus would affect our lives. No one in the family has been infected and we are all taking precautions to protect ourselves and others. My sister's kids decided to hold Bobbie's memorial service on June 13th at her home church in Seymour, TX. I packed my van and headed back to participate in the event. It was a very nice service and a tribute to Bobbie and how many lives she touched.

 After the service, I began my 2020 road trip. Part of my trip was to continue my genealogy research on the Walls family and part just for fun. I drove up through Oklahoma, Missouri, and into Kentucky. My hope of finding the graves of my 2nd great grandparents came to nothing but I enjoyed some camping and met some very nice people while there. After a few days, I headed back to Texas for some dental work and more camping. My plan from there was to do some camping/sightseeing in Colorado but by this time it was nearing the 4th of July and trying to find campsites was becoming difficult. I decided to head back to the grandkids' for another break. Leaving Texas, I had to deal with strong, gusty southwest winds all the way into eastern Oregon. When I arrived in Vancouver the weather was mild but a bit cool and damp.

 Now, I am rethinking my whole life plan. I miss Mexico but the virus is a problem down there too. I need to return to Witchita Falls for another dentist visit in late October, so maybe by that time, it will be possible to return to Zihuatanejo or maybe Merida on the Yucatan.

 

Update November: Before my dental appointment I visited my nephew in Austin and found that my other sister, Charlsie, my last sibling, had passed away that day. Due to the virus, her memorial service was scheduled for two weeks away. However, I had to get back to Washington state before the weather got bad (I just barely made it) and then her memorial was canceled due to the virus.

                                      And so, I am the last of the four. "In my life, I loved them all".

DeMarquis, Charlsie, Me, Bobbie