Hi to all my letterboxing friends. It is downright shocking to me how much time has passed since I last logged in. It was never my intent to be away for more than an hour (think Pavlov hitting the button for instant gratification) and yet life got in the way. So I am now sitting here at Kobacker Hospice House as my mom's journey is making it's 4th quarter turn and heading Home. This came on in 2 week's time and as my family and I were making a multitude of decisions including bringing her here, I was struck by the fact and comfort knowing a letterbox found a decade ago had brought me to the nature trail in conjunction with this amazing facility. No matter how many finds you acquire, one never forgets where each box is located. Even though starting my business in 2010 has taken me away from our addiction, what you may not know is that I mention my letterboxing friends continuously and have continued to recruit new members including one of my mom's nurses this morning. In my mom's final days, I have been forced like so many before me to take a long, hard, reflective look at my life and have decided I need to get back to one of the best hobbies I've ever had and some of the most amazing friends I've ever had. I've been missing you all along but plan on making concrete adjustments to get back on track. Hugs and love. First thing once things settle down is to get some serious and badly needed box maintenance accomplished. I can't wait to see you all again and meet all the newest members as well!
*Nodding*

Sorry to hear about your mother. That’s the best thing about this hobby. You get that good warm feeling of returning home after being away for awhile. Welcome back!

So good to hear from you! I've rarely boxed the last few years, but I've always thought of those met along the way and you particularly. The photo of you and my son Ryan at your military tribute event is a treasured one. Hope to see you soon.

Cheryl / Team Mad Dawg

Welcome home! It's great to have you back... just don't go making any bets with BR1, ok?

Really well put. Thanks scouttrekkie!

So sorry to hear about your mom. need to talk just yell I'm just over the hill! IF life settles down by Sept 15th you need to reconnect with a bunch of us at 1 time by coming to our OHIO event in Springfield-keep it in mind! & if you need a maintenance partner just yell & I'll tag along Brenda

Thanks so much for your reply. You were one of the VERY first I met at our joint Hocking Hills event which is one of many treasured events for me!! Hugs as always to you AND your son, Ryan!!

That's a dang deal!!! Thank you for your welcome back and you DO know it's on my bucket list to meet a moose, right?!

Thank you so much, Brenda!! Thank you for spoon-feeding me the date, too! I was just telling one of our nurses about you and your amazing family and all the events you have hosted!! She is going to find the box here on the trail in a few hours!!

You are making me tear up. Aren’t hospice workers THE BEST?!

Peace to you and your mom, and welcome back to boxing.

Been there, sadly, done that,
Yosemite MJD

Trailtracker!!!! Oh my goodness, it's so good to hear from you again!! I've wondered about you over the years and hoped everything is okay with you. I had a long period of time without logging on or boxing too, but now that school's over (again), I'm back. I'm sorry to hear about the rough time going on with your mom, but I pray she is peaceful and will make a smooth transition. Thanks for letting us all know you're ok, and can't wait to see your activity here again. :0)

Becky (aka Nurse Wanderseek, formerly of TrailStompers)

Chiming in too! Life certainly gets in the way of plans. DH and I just returned about 3 hours ago from a long-awaited and overdue cross-country road trip. We are refreshed for the new challenges ahead. We all should get together soon!

Hello my friend!! You have been missed!!! Always remembered and never far from our thoughts.

We all may come and go and stray from this hobby for a bit - but the great people pull you back in :) It's a home away from home of sorts.

Hopefully you will be able to attend some events or plan some mini meet ups so we can catch up. It would be wonderful to see you when things settle for you awhile.

Hugs to you!!

Many thanks for your kind words Yosemite MJD. Hugs to you!

Makes me tear up reading your message! Many hugs and I can't wait to catch up at this Ohio event!!! Ha! I forgot your original trail name! That alone makes me smile!!

I saw lots of your pics from your trip on Facebook!! Very jealous!! I will never forget your stellar event 10 years ago???