Preparations are underway!

When I told Fran and Marina about my stage IV cancer diagnosis they almost immediately said they would put off their original Japan honeymoon plans and take a road trip with me.  It's something I've wanted to do for a long time.  There's no time like the present; we leave Tuesday, September 4 and return September 30.

Anson is also able to go and I couldn't be more pleased.  He's done a lot of work on the camper already: put in a new wood laminate floor, a new reinforced bunk, cleaned and sealed the roof, put in a new kitchen counter, and torn out the original bathroom fixtures.  He's working now on a custom shower.

We're all busy working on the camper, reorganizing it, buying a new-to-us truck, thinking about where to go, keeping up with forest fire information, shopping, and a host of other details I'm sure we haven't thought of yet.

My sweet nephew, Ryan Daggle has a great truck for us that's bigger, stronger, and more reliable and comfortable than my Jeep.  We'll use it for the trip and sell it when we get home.

I've had a lot of requests for photos and updates from the road.   Fran has graciously allowed us to use his website so I hope Marina and I can keep you all informed.

Photos and updates to follow soon, I hope.  Stay tuned!

New counter

Beautiful new floor

Anson's cozy new bunk