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Time with Grandma, Mom and Aunt Gwen 7/2 - 7/7

I spent a week with these amazing women in Clarkston, WA and it was so inspiring to see them get up at 5am each morning and work in the garden, mow the lawn, water two lawns manually by moving the sprinkler to different areas buy hand.  We cooked breakfast together each morning after an amazing morning run along the Snake river.  Really special.  They were nice enough to each write a little something about our time together.  Thank you ladies!!!!  Gwynn:  I'm very pleased with what I've learned about the programs that Clinton is planning to create for the many needs of the people in what ever area that he will be stationed for the coming future. Mom:  When Clinton first talked about his venture, I was supportive and excited, but also somewhat concerned.  With the political situation in South and Central America, as well as the media reports of discontent and immigration, I feared for his safety.  This past week he has clarified his goals and ...

Time with Joal, Liz, Amaya, and Rowyn Lee June 26th - July 2nd 2024

I am spending time with as many family members as I can before I head down through Mexico and my fist stop was to see my younger brother Joal and their family, Liz, Rowyn and Amaya.  This family is soooo fun and adventurous.  As soon as I got to Pullman, Joal was pulling me into a two day awesome white water rafting trip down the Wallowa river and onto the Grande Ronde.   It was amazing.  Here is what they have to say about it.  Thanks guys, that was an Amazing time with you all. Rowyn: I had a lot of fun this weekend, even with a broken leg. The first day when we pulled up to the campsite, it didn't look like there were any camping spots left. Dad decided to ask a woman in a bigger site if there was any extra space, and when she said yes he was so overjoyed that he gave her a hug. There were some boys about Amaya's age in the camp next to us, and Clinton decided to play matchmaker for Amaya and Ivy and ask them to play our camp in a football. The next morn...