Back in June we traveled north in what we called the friends tour. In Illinois we visited with long time friends Mark and Sharon Hoelscher, Dr. Mark Hoelscher to be totally respectful. In Iowa we visited with Danny and Joy Carroll. Danny has been my friend since middle school. Relationships covering decades, not to be taken lightly.
Sad to say we let life get in the way of another relationship. Mike and Cheryl Rogers, Dr. Cheryl Rogers to be totally respectful. In our years in Tyler we went to church together, raised our children together. Mike and I hunted together and enjoyed many trips to the family farm hunting, playing 42, telling tales and making memories. In 1987 when Mary was in hospital dealing with cancer, Mike did what true friends do. With out being asked or prompted he came to hospital and pulled me away to help me cope. Never forgot that act, never will. After a wonderful couple of days our joint commitment to each other is to not let life get in the way. Thanks Mike and Cheryl for a wonderful time. See you again soon!
On to Jasper tomorrow on our way to Lake Charles. From Jasper I hope to make a 200 plus mile round trip to visit a lady I consider my second mother. Mrs Jessie Barber played a huge part of my childhood. We spoke on Christmas eve, first time in 36 years. If successful, it will be a fitting crown on the 2016 reunion tour.
Stay tuned
on the road again...
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