While on our travels eastward, we came across many different types of people. As always, I like to try to find common ground with cultures and characters, which did not exist in California, as you know. It is a world unto itself. Crossing the rest of the country however, was a special experience.

Our travels teach me so many things about myself, my nation, and multitudes of people. I highly recommend it. In an Oklahoma Welcome Center, something about our family allowed a simple stranger to share his heart on loss with us..........

I stood and listened as he shared of the loss of his 25 year old son, suddenly, and within 3 weeks, the sudden and shocking passing of his young brother in law. His speech was slurred and his language unique from my own, however, I understood him completely.

He had worked himself to the bone to avoid feeling the loss, while his wife stayed in her BR for 3 years. After his stroke, he was relegated to walking with a cane, changing his lifestyle, and working in the welcome center. He however, determined to LIVE, after feeling the sting of death......

He was an inspiration to me. The moments we shared were priceless........ and our travels another investment in the future. In order to multiply what I have inside and out, I have to share. If I shut myself off from others, I will shrink back. Fear is simply an illusion I must overcome....... to live life fully!

My first day at State Farm was prosperous, while Jordan was working for BAM from home. Tomorrow we upgrade our internet for his job and say goodbye to Windstream.... forever, I hope smile emoticon He is the consummate professional, even while living out of our family room for now, ha ha.

Chynna is pursuing building her base here in PA, and creating her business. Austin's been ambitious, tackling household things, and rental work. He's hoping to have a job soon, after landing a second interview at a local restaurant.

Determined to overcome..... smile emoticon