Hello Everyone! The blog for my Scotland trip is now linked to Facebook. Every time I post a new entry it will also show up in my Facebook feed and in my profile. Thanks for following along as we head off on this fun family adventure.

From that time in history, from another great man:
A quote from Admiral Chester Nimitz; " I asked God for strength that I might achieve.  I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.  I asked for health that I might do greater things.  I was given infirmity that I might do better things.  I asked for riches that I might be happy.  I was given poverty that I might be wise.  I asked for power that I might have the praise of men.  I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.  I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.  I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing I asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed."

Our trip is getting closer....

Pre-war football days - Queen Anne, Seattle, Washington

Dad in 1922

 Dad and Friends 1942

 The Big Day!

From the Belleville Intelligencer

 

Mom and Dad, I think in a club in Montreal (I see a lot of  my son Patrick and brother, John, in my Dad!)

Banking in Minot, North Dakota! (Where I was born)

Dad at First National Bank, Great Falls, Montana

Our trip is getting closer, just 3 weeks away!  I have been digging through old pictures and hoping to add a few more of our Dad.  I am thrilled that while I am the youngest in our family, I have been awarded the opportunity, along with Bill, to travel across the ocean to meet the family of brave Sergeant Barrie.  We have plans to meet a few people in London and a few more in Edinburgh!  I am posting pictures of my Dad, both before the war and after.  Enjoy!