A Thank You Note to Oregon
Dear Oregon, Amid the chaos that has gripped our world, we decided to keep our plans and take a much needed break from everyday life. We loaded up van and cars and took a road trip of a life time. And, I'd like to thank you. Thank you for rocky lakeshores and sandy ocean beaches, breathtaking waterfalls--for trees and rain and sunshine in perfect quantities. Thank you especially for memories-- -of my granddaughter chasing ocean waves and running across green lawns, splashing in the hot tub and yelling "Papa" down the hall. -of my grown and almost-grown children talking, laughing, playing in pools and lakes and ocean. -of shopping and souvenirs and seafood -of scary moments that turned out okay and sad-missing-you-moments that turned into surprise arrivals. -of lazy mornings waking when we wanted and unhurried days of exploration and adventure. -of long drives through a canopy of trees--a thousand shades of green speeding past on both sides, -and an enormous, winding r