Once again, I’ve returned home for the memorial service of a passing Grandfather. This time, Grandpa John, my maternal grandfather. Grandpa John lived a long, productive life, staying busy with fishing and other hobbies well into his 80′s.

Grandpa John was a good man, well respected by his community, and well loved by his family.

I ended up staying home for 8 weeks, in which I caught up with family, performed volunteer work locally, walked in new-to-me places back home, and prepared myself for my Eastern Chapter of the Walk of Inspiration Across America, now that the barren, remote desert miles were behind me ~

Grandpa Fehr and Family at Christmas, 2008.

Granpa Fehr with daughter Shirley (right), and Cheri (left), Shirley's lifelong best friend