Day 8 – Colorado or Bust
The Drive: Hays, KS to Colorado Springs, CO to Pueblo, CO to Colorado Springs, CO.
We drove down to Pueblo to have a BBQ with great friends then headed to our hotel in Colorado Springs late last night. London freaked out at night when a regular lightning storm rolled through, he was so upset! Our hotel is pretty nice and we’re staying here until Wednesday then will head to the campgrounds for a couple of nights.
We had a little time in between getting to Colorado Springs (where we used to live) and having to leave for the bbq in Pueblo so I drove down memory lane. I was taken back at how emotional the ride was… driving past restaurants, parks and other places we used to go when Rachel was much more healthy/normal/sighted than she is now. Thinking back to then makes the losses more obvious and as you can imagine I was pretty upset for a short while.
We also stopped at our old house and dropped in on our neighbor, Jacquie! We haven’t seen her in a few years when she came out to visit us!!! It has definitely been too long since I’ve seen my friends out here.
Total Miles: 399
TeamRachel aka mrskatvon is both a website to gain public awareness of Juvenile Batten Disease (which affects my oldest daughter) as well as a journal to remember the events in our lives.
Rachel was diagnosed with Batten Disease in July 2009 and while we knew something was "not right" we had no idea that such a nightmarish disease existed. There are dozens of nasty, orphan disease which affect people both very young and old.
Aside from dealing with the changes of Batten Disease in my daughter, Rachel, I have tasked myself with making life memorable for all of my children to make sure that (at least) 3 of them grow up to be as well adjusted and happy as possible.
It is so cool to see everyone again.
Oh uggh…what a horrible picture of me, tkae it down, take it down. LOL It’s so great to have you back, even if for just a short while.
John wish you were able to make it down as well.
Enjoy making new memories whilst visiting the past.Make every moment count even resting time. Hugs to you all. Well done Kate
Rachel Julie London & Boston. Love Granny XX
Love the pictures, looks like everyone is having a blast! I truly admire your energy and zest for life. Rachel looks happy, you’re giving her and your other kids such great experiences and memories. Rock on, Kat!
What a wonderful vacation for all of you! So happy for you!