Monday, January 11, 2021
Big Bend National Park, Terlingua, TX
ODOMETER: 82,789 | MILES TRAVELED: 4,844
by Grant
We woke early and I spent some time trying to work out our WiFi and Cellular issues, without success. We decided we’d make the most of the opportunity to get Jack and Ellie out in this beautiful part of the world so we reached out to their teachers and got them excused from school for the two days we would be without service.
This allowed us to take them out to the Terlingua Ghost Town and to the edge of Big Bend National Park via Indian Head Road, Terlingua, TX.
This gave us an incredible opportunity to get some photos and drone footage of this amazing community and landscape.
The Ghost Town is not really a ghost town anymore. It has a lot of artists, musicians and people seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle. It is fascinating to see the blend of dilapidated and abandoned houses and those homes of people who have embraced this quaint town as their home.
The cemetery in the Ghost Town is truly incredible and Jack got some great drone footage of this historic site and the surrounding area.
We then headed down to Indian Head Road and went on an odyssey, exploring the outer perimeter of Big Bend. The views and sights were breathtaking and again Jack droned these outer edges, following our progress down the many winding desert roads.
We returned to town and grabbed a few groceries and essentials from the Cottonwood Market grocery store. We also snapped some images of cows, Texas Longhorns, and mules that were penned up nearby.
Jana and I decided to squeeze in a bike/run and when we finished a quick half-hour session, we headed back to the RV to spell the dogs. Jack, Ellie and Jana went across the road to utilize the Far Flung Outfitters WiFi to post and get caught up. We had bought t-shirts, caps, maps and coffee from their store so we didn’t feel badly about using some of their guest WiFi.
A blended dinner of leftover veggie chili and snacking and we spent the evening catching up with the blog, Jana spent hours editing video and collating images as she always does.
We are producing a prodigious amount of footage and images and it is almost a full-time task curating this library as well as posting and maintaining the website.
We’re still struggling with cell connections and I spent a lot of the evening on the phone with Sprint. We really need basic service for calls and texts and have been struggling locally. Most importantly, we need to resolve internet access for Jack and Ellie’s school work and we decide to book another RV park, BJ’s RV Park, for the latter part of the week so we can get Jack and Ellie back online.
When Jana finished compiling all the content, she shared the latest video compilation of Jack’s footage and it is incredible.
We’re all pretty worn out after a big day touring in the Jeep and we settle in for an early night to get ready to tackle Big Bend tomorrow.
The Ghost Town is not really a ghost town anymore. It has a lot of artists, musicians and people seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle.
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Happy 20th Birthday, Jack!
Grant’s built homes, companies, and communities, but the most beautiful thing he’s built is the life we’ve gotten to share for more than 21 years now. It’s a life grounded in love, kindness, and deep gratitude for our family and all the experiences we get to have together, thanks to him.
I love Grant’s integrity, purpose, passion, and his heart-centered generosity of spirit — whether he’s working on visionary wellness communities or transforming an abandoned shack into our next family home.
Right now, I’m so grateful for Grant’s support during the hardest health challenge of my life, whether it be helping me walk down the stairs, dressing me, driving me to endless appointments, or reminding me of my own strength when things get scary. He holds space for all of who I am, supporting the choices I make for my healing, and supporting my dreams with unwavering belief in me, in sickness and in health.
At the same time, Grant is the best dad to Jack and Ellie. Watching him with them, celebrating their gifts, supporting their journeys, and being their safe harbor is a blessing and a joy. He parents with empathy, kindness, an open mind and endless patience, and show them, every day, what it means to be a man who leads with his heart.
At work, Grant is a force of nature. He inspires positive change, connection, and makes the world better, one project at a time. But beyond his impressive accomplishments, it’s his humility, his servant leadership, and his genuine care for people that truly set him apart. Grant doesn’t just work to improve businesses, he works to improve lives.
He’s taught me that true success is measured not by what we achieve but by how much we care. And Grant cares so much; about his family, his friends, his community, and this planet we all share.
Grantly, thank you for being wild and free, for embracing life’s chaos with open arms, and for loving me and our family unconditionally.
Happy Birthday!
Today, as you begin your twenties, we want to pause and celebrate the beautiful human you are. Your authenticity is a light, shining through in everything you do. You live your truth with a courage that inspires all of us. Your creativity is captivating, lifting the spirits of those who witness it. We admire your dedication to your own art and your profound connection to music, film and art in all forms.
Your unwavering selflessness, kindness and compassion are strengths that move quietly but profoundly, touching lives in ways you don’t always realize. The warmth and care you extend to others is a true reflection of your being. It’s a gift to watch you uplift those around you, always consciously mindful, always compassionate.
As you continue on your artistic journey, know that we are with you, supporting you always. We believe in your art, unlimited by commercial constraints and free from the mainstream’s narrow definitions of success. Your authentic vision, your voice, and your perspective are important and needed in this world.
Keep following your passions. Keep being you—because who you are is truly a gift to this world. Here’s to more years of creativity, joy, and the pure expression of your true self.
We love you so much, Jack. Happy 20th Birthday!
With all our love and admiration,
Mum & Dad
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