Today I am beyond grateful for the connections I have with my kids.  Sharing experiences and places with them is one of my greatest joys.  I couldn’t resist taking one more desert trip this spring.  My daughter has missed our last last two family trips to the desert and wanted to make sure we went this spring after she returned from College.  Nate spontaneously decided to join us an hour before we hit the road.  Unfortunately my wife had to stay home to work this trip. Although this journal entry is from last week the theme rings true.

“3/24/2025 – This week on the White Rim has been AMAZING with an incredible group of humans (aka “Dirt Bag” Athletes/Adventurers :)) We often expend an incredible amount of energy worrying about things that in the grand scheme of things Don’t fucking matter. When we do this we miss focusing on things that truly do matter. We miss out on LIVING. We miss out on the amazing sunsets and sunrises the world has on offer. We miss CONNECTIONS with amazing humans. What I learned this week most of all is that Connections are everything!”