As we prepare for this road trip it has occurred to me some of the joy is absent from the preparation. It didn't take me long to figure out - it was my Mom's excitement for us that is missing. Every time we planned any sort of trip she would get out her maps and atlas and track where we would be going. She would read about things nearby and give suggestions for what we could see. She had wanderlust, which is funny since she passed away just miles from where she was born and lived most of her life. She certainly enjoyed road trips in their trailer but they mostly went "north" into Canada, including an Alaskan Highway trip. She did travels more after my Dad died and ventured out of the country multiple times with close friends or family. She was always eager for some adventure even into her 90's. The reason I started blogs for our trips was because of my Mom. With a blog she could "follow" our adventures every day, which she really looked forward to!
I miss you Mom...
😞
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