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Linus had a security blanket

In these days of political dissension, remain cheerfully hopeful, like Linus. Carry your security blanket with you. Mine is a pillow that I brought from Montana to Switzerland as a reminder:

Carry your security blanket or pillow and your positive energy wherever you go. Dream of a better world. Dream of a place where the security of sanity and compassion are the norm.

Happy end to October, my friends. May your day be as beautiful as mine!

Hugs,

JanBeek

That’s our DeDe. It’s been a wonderful visit here with her and our extended Swiss family & friends. Peaceful. Beautiful. Loving. 🥰 Homeward on Tuesday. 😣🤨🌨️🥶‼️

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Switzerland’s Autumn

Share a few recent shots from your camera roll, no context needed.

Love, JanBeek

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We Were On Our Way

Two weeks ago we saw a beautiful sunrise on Bozeman to Denver flight

Then we saw cloudy skies Denver to New York

Our flight from NY to Geneva was long but bearable. Yay!!

It was 7:30 am by the time we arrived in Switzerland. Safe flight. Thanks for your prayers. In six days we’ll do it again – in reverse.

Meantime, we are having a fabulous 3 weeks with our dear Swiss family and friends. Today our grandson, Mike, treated us to a tour and lunch at Alaia Bay, his place of work. Ever heard of surfing in Switzerland? You have to see it to believe it!

Artificial waves in this phenomenal setting!

Are you as astounded as I was?

And the beauty around us is beyond amazing!

Mike treated us to pizza & a beer on the prettiest day with the most splendid sights imaginable! Aren’t we blessed?

I hope you can visit this wonderland someday. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Love,

JanBeek

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Images of Italy

Churches usually dominate the highest place in cities & villages

Vineyards are everywhere in this region near Barbaresco

The display of food at our B&B was amazing

This cheerful fellow was our breakfast server at DaMamma B&B in Alba

Amazing landscape

Now we’re headed back to Switzerland. It was a wonderful trip to Italy.

See ya tomorrow

JanBeek

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Hello from Switzerland

Yay! We are in Sierre with our DollyWolly!

It’s a beautiful Thursday morning

Sierre, Switzerland

Grandmama (Mammie) Denise was happy to see us!

We were delighted to have all 3 of our Swiss grandsons join us last night

Céline (Nicky’s significant other) joined us briefly. Such a sweetheart!

André (our son-in-law) fixed a gourmet dinner for us. Yummmm!

We spent from 6:30 am Tuesday to 7:30 am Wednesday on 4 different flights to get to Geneva. De & André picked us up there. The 2 hour drive to Sierre was gorgeous! Pictures don’t do it justice. Zoom in on those terraced mountainsides covered with vineyards!

There are the vineyards on the north side of the valley.

The southern side of the valley doesn’t get the afternoon sun. No vineyards there.

This is the view from our 4th floor patio

“Grampy” Bob is sooo happy to be with our daughter, DeDe, again!
So am I!

See ya tomorrow.

Love, JanBeek

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Memorable Trail Rides

Memorable trail rides
Fill Autumn with delight
Mountain top’s a site
Great to behold!

We took TazE along
He sure loved going for rides
Following side-by-sides
Meeting with friends

Picnic in October
High up in the mountains
Far from drinking fountains
Brought our supplies

Our friends followed up close
We all enjoyed the sites
Trees were a yellow bright
Memorable

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Love ya,
JanBeek

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Change

“Change is a powerful, sacred force… The transitioning landscape is a testament to the Creator’s steady hand in a chaotic world.” (A quote from today’s devotional in These Days)

The snow capped mountains soon give way to barren mountain tops … but each season has a beauty of its own.

“The environment is a living sanctuary…”

In sunshine or rain, give thanks for the natural world’s beauty.

“The psalmists frequently personify the natural world, giving mountains, forests and seas anthropomorphic attributes…”

The hills were singing 🎵

The Lord reminds us we are new every morning! Embrace change!

Happy Autumn to you, my friends. Embrace the day. May the majesty of the natural world remind us all that God is in control. Breathe deeply in the holy refuge of creation.