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I’m writing the last post to my temple trip blog. What a pilgrimage! It’s the last post because I’ve finally figured out my life after Tiffany’s death. My heart is filled with gratitude. Visiting so many temples helped me connect with God, myself, heal from Tiffany’s death, and find joy and purpose in life again. … Read more…

A once in a lifetime opportunity – my four brothers my dad and I spent a week sailing in the Caribbean. Belize to be exact. Schedules aligned, their wives approved, money was available. And it happened! We rented a large catamaran sailboat, charted our own course, and lived on the boat for a week. Since … Read more…

After returning from Ireland last month I knew the motorhome had served its purpose. It was time to sell it and close a chapter in my grieving and healing and living again process. The motorhome has given me mobility. Provided a sanctuary in my grieving. It’s been a security blanket in a way. Hard to … Read more…

Ireland – a thin place. A place where God is close. A land where people have sought spiritual rejuvenation and enlightenment for thousands of years. Western Ireland is wind swept vistas. Treeless islands. Craggy rocks. 10 inch spongy grass so deep you can’t find the dirt below. Where the wind rages, waves beat the cliffs. … Read more…

Nobody was available to take my picture in front of the temple, so I took a much loathed selfie haha. It’s been a while since I’ve been to the temple. I felt peaceful being there. Felt like coming home.

Taylor and Baylie got married in the Louisville, Kentucky temple. It was a beautiful experience, with moments of pain. I wanted to experience these events with Tiffany. She promised though that she would be at these events and I’m sure she was. Taylor and Baylie — a long awaited moment! Baylie was very sweet and … Read more…

Being Tiffany’s caregiver for 17 months caused me to feel a deeper love than I ever imagined possible. Before she was sick I thought I loved her deeply. I had no idea. This picture is Dec 14, 2014 right after church in Katy, Texas. Two weeks before Tiffany’s body succumbed to cancer. She passed away … Read more…

For over a week I visited meaningful places in Israel and connected with my Jewish heritage. A long time dream I’ve had is getting to pray at the Western Wall, which is as close to the Old Jerusalem temple as Jews can get since it was destroyed 2,000 years ago. I also wanted to visit … Read more…

In a couple days I’m heading to Israel for two weeks. This is the last temple I’ll be visiting until after I return. If I return 🙂 My oldest brother Roark is coming with me since his wife Becky is too scared to go there. It’s something Roark and I have wanted to do for … Read more…

Ok I need to get my hair cut. The picture above clearly shows it is too poofy on top. Meeting New Friends Last Sunday I went to church at the Stratland Ward, next to the Gilbert Temple, and I didn’t know anyone there. As the meeting started I felt very alone and like an island. … Read more…