One of our new additions....

A lot of things have happened in the past couple weeks. I think it might be easier to do multiple postings.

Jason used to have a truck through his old job, but lost the truck when he was laid off. Since February, we were sharing my Volvo and it was turning into a very high-end, inefficient work truck. Since my dad is a good mechanic, I asked him what type of truck he recommended for Jason to buy. The next day, he graciously offered up his truck to help Jason and me out as Jason starts his new business. Dad really didn’t need a new truck, but he liked to convince us otherwise. My dad has a heart of gold and is always helping people when they are either down in luck or just because he thinks someone needs help with something.


A couple weeks ago, J and I made a fast trip to Fairbanks. We had lunch with Jason’s mom, Joan, and my parents. Afterwards, we went to my parent’s house and Jason was very shocked to see my Dad’s truck. I think he was expecting something much older and abused. I am completely spoiled. Not only did my mom scrub the truck inside/out and replaced the windshield, she made a batch of my favorite cookies (probably more for J than me) and loaded us up with homemade blueberry jam and pickled beets. Dad filled the truck with spare tires and all kinds of filters and goodies as well as a full tank of gas. And….to top it off, my brother gave us his old Toyo stove for our garage!!

After we left, Jason said he felt like he stole something and feels very fortunate for their kindness. After writing all this and looking back, I feel like I stole something too. All I can say is that I am one lucky kid. Thanks Mom & Dad!