November 8-9

November 8
Woke early this morning to secure Homey for the road again. Mom and Ken were already awake and cooking a big breakfast for us. With full stomachs, many prayers, and a few added necessities for our adventure (a large medical reference guide as well as an axe) we were ready to get movin. The clouds were breaking in front of us and the sun began to shine, giving us a fighting chance of making it to our next stop on time.

We had been informed the day before that a new wing of the St. Vincent De Paul mission (in Medford, OR) was being dedicated to Emily's grandpa for the work and ideas he had had for an "urban rest stop". (The idea behind the "urban rest stop" was to be a place where the needy would be able to shower and wash thier clothes). I finished buttoning my shirt as we jogged to the door making the ceremony in the nick of time. You should have seen the look on Grandpa's face when he saw us there!!!:) After the priest blessed the new wing and we had our share of home-made cookies we went to Ashland OR to visit our good friend Molly Boone and her new friend Carl.


She took us to beautiful Lithia Park in downtown Ashland. The unique park had such attractions as a natural lithia water-fountain (which seemed to be an acquired taste) and the sweetest rope jungle gym that we have ever seen. After the park we headed to Molly's house and cooked burritos and visited. We said our goodbyes and headed for Moosman Manor (Emily's grandparents) in Jacksonville. When we arrived it was late and dark and we called it a day.



November 9
The next morning Ben was up early tossing his line in the river in hopes of a catch. When we finally mosied into the house, we made up some eggs and toast. Grandpa and Pat had Sunday morning engagements and could not join us until the afternoon. We enjoyed a relaxing morning and afternoon working on the blog and watching the river run by from their beautiful home.
Later Grandpa drove us into the quaint town of Jacksonville so Ben and I could explore the darling shops. After we had our fill of window shopping, Gramps gave us a tour of the area including a trip to the dam, the covered bridge and even crossed the border into California. We saw more deer on that winding road than ever in Idaho, such beauty!

Gramps and Pat treated us to a steak and potato dinner, along with scrumptious smoky asparagus and hollandaise sauce. We spent the evening discussing politics, the wonders of God and we finished our day reading.