This is our last day in Cody before starting back home. So part of the day was spend shopping and the other relaxing. This evening we had a dinner and a show at the Cody Cattle Company with friends from Dallas. Alan and Deb, Gary and Nadine and Mike. Also Steve and his wife from Alabama. If you are ever in Cody it is worth the time and money to visit Cody Cattle Company. Music was performed by Triple C Cowboy Band, don’t let the name deceive you. They will entertain from the very beginning with tunes from Roy Rodgers to Pasty Cline and more. It’s always a pleasure when you have the opportunity to break bread and fellowship with brothers and sisters from home. no matter where you are at. God has design us to have fellowship with like minded people. Remember we are called into fellowship with the family by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Cody Cattle Company:

Sunsets in Cody:

Old Town Village lies on the original land were the town of Cody was started by Buffalo Bill. The cabins have been moved here from different parts of Wyoming and Montana to create the town like it once was. The grave of Jeremiah Johnson has been relocated to this area. Also buried here is the likes of Buffalo Hunter Jim White and Blind Bill. There are cabins which Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, also Curley a Crow Indian who was a scout for Custer. This was developed in 1967 to commemorate the life of the Old West.

Today Michele and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary relaxing, visiting Old Town Village and dinner at the Irma Hotel. We have been truly blessed with our life’s, 2 wonderful children and 4 lovely grandchildren. Thou we have had struggles and have not always seen eye to eye; it is because of a devoted love in each other and realizing that God is at the center of our marriage. Believe me if He had not always been there 40 may never have happen. I say this for if God is not at the center of marriage and life’s journeys we eventually we will fail on our own. So each day we try to live with a thankful heart focused on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and our love for each other. For He and He alone will carry you through your doubts, struggles and the frustrations of this life. We must remember that this life is only temporary and we have a better home that awaits us.

We spend the day in Yellowstone traveling 14 West through Buffalo Bill State Park and the Shoshone National Forest. Later in the evening went to the College Champion Rodeo Series in Cody, on Michele Bucket List. Today during our travels we went through several tunnels which reminded us that there is Light always at the end of the tunnel. That Light as grateful be-livers is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May His light always be upon you.

Today we left Cody and rode Chief Joseph Hwy (MT. 296) with an elevation of 8048 Feet at Dead Indian Pass. From this scenic byway you have views of North Absaroka Mountains as well as long distance viewing of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Michele manage survive the ride with sweaty palms, not partial to heights. Afterwards we went to Red Lodge, Montana were we had lunch before going to Billings, MT. Looks like tomorrow will be Yellowstone and a Rodeo. We just never get tired of seeing God’s wonderful and amazing creation. I encourage all to take the time and enjoy what God has created for us.

Chief Joseph Hwy.

Today was big skies of blue and temps in the 60’s. We traveled 25 North to Buffalo, WY. then on to 16 West through Big Horn National Forest. Afterwards we continue on 20/16 West to Cody. In the pictures tonight you will notice some mammoth rock formation dating back as far as 3 billion years. In Big Horn they have posted several signs that state the age of certain type rock formations any were from million to the previous mention billion. Seeing these massive rock formations brought to mind how powerful and awesome our God is! It always amazing to see God’s majestic and beautiful creation. We will be in Cody until the 15th. May God’ s Love surround your life so that others may Him in you.

The Rockies and Casper Mountain

Big Horn National Park

This morning’s departure was similar to yesterday minus the showers. We first at breakfast at Penny’s (a diner style from the 50’s), absolutely worth the stop. Then we went Buffalo Bill’s Ranch before heading west on 30. After 30 we took 26 West were we stopped at Lake McConaughy , Chimney Rock (National Monument) and then Dwyer Junction before getting on US 25 North. Again I am believer in riding the back roads of American. You can miss the Mom and Pop joints, the sights and the history of Small Town American otherwise. I highly recommend these roads when traveling Nebraska and Wyoming. We are at Casper, WY. for the night. How often are we reminded that God is in control, snow in September and temps at the 30 mark. May the Son always shine in your heart.

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We took US 29 North outside Kansas City, MO. towards Nebraska City, NE. were we took state Hwy. 2 W then it was on to 80 W. The prairies with their gentle rolling hills and vast flatland’s filled with Milo (a sorghum that is drought resisted and use to make feed) and corn fields that lined the sides of asphalt running through the countryside. The background for today was colors of assorted grays with it’s occasional rain shower. Today was a 51 degree drop from yesterday with temps hanging around 45 and winds gusting to 35 mph. They calling for 4 to 8 inches of snow in Casper, WY. tonight, that is where we are going tomorrow. Today we would catch a slight glimpse of sunshine that was hidden behind the darkness of gray. I say this because it reminds me that as disciples of Christ when we are in those dark times of our life’s, The light of God is still there even when we are blinded by the darkness of life. May we always allow God’s light to direct our steps as we journey through this life. Good night from North Platte, NE. be blessed.

Today we rode out 40 West to Ozark, Arkansas were we took 23 North know as The Pig Trail Scenic Byway. As it twisted and turned through the Ozark Mountains filled with colors of greens, browns, yellows and a occasional blues with creeks scatter in, with it’s background of crisp blue skies laced with white. Later arriving in Eureka Springs, Arkansas (known as a Hippie Art Town in a conservative state) with architect of early 1900’s, this diffidently a must see area. Then we took 62 West to Rodgers. AR. this is another road that snakes through God’s beautiful landscape. These roads with their wonderful landscape are a definite, I will be back. Then it was 49 North to Belton, MO. for the night (about 20 south Kansas City). Michele and I had great day doing what we wanted to do with no time table. I still have a question that haunts me every time I see God’s amazing creation, How can you not believe? We hope that everyone had a great and blessed Labor Day weekend.

Michele and I left out this morning heading West to start our celebration journey of 40 years. Yes you hear right she has been the Angel in my life that God sent to me a little over 40 years ago. We started by  riding the back roads of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi to 40 West. Once on 40 it was west through Tennessee into Arkansas and stopping for the night in Conway, Arkansas. Tomorrow we will continue our journey towards Cody, Wyoming. I know blessing do happen for I am able to wake up each morning with one next to me. I am blessed and very thankful to my Heavenly Father for this amazing gift name Lil (Michele).