Some Weeks Are Tough (Fishing Helps)

Very recently my Nephew, Ryan Probert, age 42 passed away unexpectedly. His parents and siblings have faced this hard time with courage.
We also continue to watch over our 90 year old father who is on Hospice. He has Progressing Dementia, some ever present pain and he can usually be found laying on his bed at the Assisted Living Home. He seems to sleep more than he used too.
We have been on this journey with him for two rough years now. My sister, Debera , and I have been closest to the situation and have stayed by his side through it all.
To endure hard times we need respite ourselves.
 My method is to go to my Loved Mountains to hike, picnic, fish, and in the Winter, snowshoe, every chance that I can.
Today was a walking, picnic and Fishing Day. I've noticed that lately it takes longer for me to drop the stress levels. Life; Gotta Love it.


I did catch one trout on this outing. It was good size but not huge.
Catch and Release for this guy.

Joe (Husband of almost 37 years now)

Lazy Fishing
(My fly fishing on Rivers is more active)

My advice is get out and play or you Will go crazy.

A Uintah Saturday

Joe and I really needed a reprieve from work and responsibility.
We spent our Saturday in the Uintahs.
We were happy to find a shady spot by a Large Lake to relax.


We explored a number of Lakes.

A smaller Lake here

Hopefully I will get my videos working....

Easter 2017

I haven't blogged in a long time. In 2016 my dad had two back surgeries. After the first one I lived with him for two weeks. Otherwise I was going to his house often. The last surgery required three months in Skilled nursing. Following that he went into Assisted Living. He has been there about four months so far. Helping him get through each step has been intense and has been my focus. Also for the last eight months or so my husband has been learning a new career.  So, it was a big deal when Joe got a day off work! We went fishing! It's just a fun outlet from life's challenges.