Yesterday was a very busy day, Bubba and I hit the road at 0700AM to drive to Blue Earth, MN to attend David Hueper’s memorial service at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. These are very challenging times for his family and especially the community who love David. Pastor Joel  a very spiritual man who added some light hearted stories to ease the tension. The family is very generous and all the children and David’s wife Ann, wanted me to have David’s walking stick, the wood was cut by his son Grant and David did the finishing work, with a finishing varnish that displays the beautiful wood grain. Today the family travels to Little Falls, MN to Camp Ripley for a military burial ceremony and on Thursday a day of rest after a very long and heart felt journey.

Doug and Zoe close friends and the four of us enjoyed the evening. Adventures Chief, Mark is a master at preparing steak and the tenderloin was the very best. Thank you Gary and Juli and Beria and Mark for the wonderful celebration, and Marge’s birthday was a very fun time.

This painting is to celebrate today’s blessing that come from our Lord Jesus, peace to all of you and I wish you all a happy birthday celebration too.

Jimmy Springett wildlife painter