Its colors make me smile.The bush outside my window announces that gorgeous season.We kayaked to this lake for many a beautiful mile.Give a nod to the fall season in Switzerland for a reason.Soon those leaves will fall into a pile.
What’s the best and worst airport you’ve been to?
Bozeman’s Gallatin Yellowstone Airport is the prettiest airport I’ve ever seen. I wish there were more direct flights from here to the places I want to go!
What’s the best one you’ve flown in or out of?
We’re headed to Switzerland to spend time with our daughter & her family next month. Our great-grandson’s celebrating his 2nd birthday. I wish there was a direct flight to Geneva!!
We did it! Couldn’t look at that boathouse and not experience it!!
But the climb… oh my!This is the easy part… but the ramp with no railing… that needed someone to help us!It’s steeper than it looks here!Loved joining the friends down here.That’s LeighAnnAnd here she is with daughter, IslaBig blue eyes, dimples, and a devilish grin —- oh my —- what a cutie!
Meantime, Marcie sat up there and watched us.
Hellooo!!A break in the rain… Such a pretty day in SoddyDaisy, TN
Visiting Marcie meant being able to share time with her daughter Stacey, son-in-law Jeff, & grandchildren. Such a privilege! Jeff & Marcie showed us around the area and treated us like royalty. Stacey & Jeff treated us to dinner in their lovely home! We feel totally loved!
The friendship, the children, the scenery and gorgeous hospitality all are beyond wonderful!Thank You, Marcie!
What a treat to travel up to Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain and see the homes & vistas up there!
Our son, Ty in CA, and our daughter, De in Switzerland , combined forces and bought us a gift certificate for Mother’s Day to one of our favorite Bozeman, Montana restaurants: Dave’s Sushi. Today we used it with great delight!
Mmm … a Bliss roll for me and a John Wayne for Bob.
Who do you think enjoyed theirs more??
Cheers! My Bliss roll was magnificent! But we both equally enjoyed the house red … a delightful blend.
Look at those sushi rolls again.
Beef on sushi!? Not my choice. But Bob loved it.
And we had enough left on our gift certificate to give Thomas , our terrific waiter, a nice tip.
Thank you, Thomas. Thank you, kids! We’re so glad you made me a mother!!
Now tomorrow we’re headed to Chattanooga. Stay tuned, my blogging friends. I’ll let you travel along vicariously.
We’re praying for warmer weather in Tennessee. It’s been a crazy May here in Montana. Today we had gray breezes, restless puffy clouds, snow, rain, and then bright sunny skies…. All within 5 hours in Bozeman. Crazy!!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 – Sermon Notes Brian Conklin – interim pastor Madison Valley Presbyterian Church Jan’s sermon notes:
“Skipping across the lake’s surface The perfect stone seems to dance. Looking for something specific, God has chosen us as Living Stones.
Peter says we’re built on the cornerstone, The most important part of the building. Jesus Christ is our cornerstone – But He was rejected by the world.
Moses struck a stone; there were stones That allowed Christ followers to walk Across the Jordan without sinking. Stones are instruments of God’s work.
God is our steady, certain rock. Each of us is built in His image. Like rocks, if we are fitted together, We can be built into a spiritual house.
God never intended us to be a lone stone – A stone out in the field by ourselves. Faith allows us to be built into a Holy Priesthood – A place where God is encountered.
We are offerings of love, mercy, and forgiveness. Our lives make God visible on earth. Sometimes we feel like a lone stone, But we belong. We’re connected. We matter.
We’re not designed to be lone stones!
We are held together by grace. Living stones are not identical, but As unique individuals, start asking “What is God building among us?”
Where am I placed and why? Can I bear the weight of others? I am strong enough and I am fit. I’m willing to be placed and be a light in the darkness.
