Above is an image I treasure of a Country Road, in Southern Iowa, that was found in an old scrapbook.
Think of Dad, every time I see it.
Yesterday, while traveling to Ottumwa, Iowa... with 'J', and The Ford, we visited a lot about Dad, and how much 'J' and my Dad were alike.
Workin' on Old Trucks, anything... with an engine.
I looked at Justin's hands, while we were having lunch at Bubba Q's, hahahahaha.
His hands, like Dad's are permanently stained with old oil, and grease... from twisting wrenches in the depths under hoods of All Sorts!!
Made me smile.
Justin was my photographer, yesterday... while driving throughout Southern Iowa.
I'm still one eyed, so... thought I'd better keep 'it' on the road.
hahahahaha!!
Justin captured some Great 'Iowa' Images, that I posted yesterday.
{Thought about stopping at Farmer Friends, Lynn and Lea's, but.... It's Harvest Time, and They Have Much Going On!! }
We stopped at an Amish Grocery, on the way home.
That's where we ran into those Adorable Jack Russell Terrier Puppies!!
Oh my.
Talk about Heart Melting!!!
Precious!!!
I miss Peanut so Much, it wasn't easy to not scoop them All up, and bring them Home.
Somehow, I know the 'Pup' who needs to come Home, with me, will, someday.
The Right Ones... Always Have.
Always.
Plans over the last few days have changed, as our Dear Neighbor, May... informed me her Husband, John, had passed away.
John has been ill for several months. I, was very concerned for May.
May, and their Son, Paul... have taken care of John, at Home, up until a week, or so... ago.
I didn't know John, like my John, and Son, Justin did.
John, and I would visit, every now and then... He was a Good Man.
Scottish... All The Way!!
May, is Irish... I enjoy just Listening to her Speak.
I've always known what a kind, and gentle Strength she has.
Amazing Woman.
Day before yesterday, 'J', and I went to the store, put a box of food, and things together for May.
Don't know if it's 'Irish', or 'Iowa', maybe... it's everywhere...
when you know there are no 'Words', 'food'... always helps.
Knew... May would be having Family, and Friends... stopping by. It's nice, when you're so exhausted, heartbroken... to not have to think about entertaining.
I remember how Grateful I was, when John suddenly Passed, for Dear Friends who brought food, and helped prepare food for his Celebration of Life.
Your mind is in such a Blur... when life as you've known it, shatters.
John, May... and Paul, have been such Wonderful Neighbors. We Love Them So.
I've Assured May, we're Always Here. Always.
It's funny, John and May Always, over the many decades called John, "Johnny".
Always.
My John, was very close with May's Wonderful Brother, Pat.
Every time Pat would visit, from Ireland, he spent a great deal of time with John, here at the Shop.
They so enjoyed visiting.
Good, Good... People.
We'll be keeping a close eye, on May.
Both 'John's ' would expect no less.
We've always felt so Incredibly Blessed to have John, and May as our Neighbors.
Friends.
Blessings.
Love to You.
Prayers... for All.
Barb C.
{Fairfarren... John. }
