Blogs authored by 'btower'


  • Since we returned home 80 days ago, life has felt busy and chaotic to me. We have experienced many changes in our focus and schedule over the past 2 months. Mostly, we are very thankful to be home--with the luxuries of full-sized house living, with multiple private bathrooms, a dishwasher, floors that don't shake with movement, space to spread out, a couch big enough to stretch out on, more privacy, and a basement to send our energetic, loud children to play in. It is wonderful to not have to wo

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  • Dear Dexter,

    It seems a little strange to be writing you a letter only a month after we met you, but since you were such a big, delightful part of the grand finale of our 48 state project, it still seems appropriate to say a few words. Especially since we had to say goodbye to you today.

    It is amazing how quickly you melted all of our hearts and fit our family so well. Your cuddles, kisses, gentleness with taking treats, patience with lots of hugs and "Dexter, I love you!!"'s in Lauren's high-pitc

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  • One year ago today, we pulled our truck and 5th wheel RV out of our driveway to begin this 48 States Project. When I reflect on the year, I am amazed at all we have gotten to see and do, and that we have only 4 state lines left to cross. I have measured my time by weeks in certain places and have felt like we are sometimes in our own unique world, though encountering many people in different state subcultures around the country.

    When a friend asked what our biggest surprise has been, I drew a com

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