Hello to everyone !! We are back home after an enjoyable week-end with Rocky’s family. Traveling in on Friday was wet and messy but Saturday and Sunday were beautiful. We arrived home Sunday afternoon.

Rocky’s sister is a retired school-teacher and always plans some delightful events for us to see while in the area. This past week-end in St. Louis the Lewis and Clark exhibit was at the Museum of Art so we took that in after having seen a half-sized keelboat replica at the Conservation Department the day before. This year is the 200th Anniversary of the expedition originated by Thomas Jefferson. Marie and her husband, Harold, enjoy travel and are very involved in their community. They had a dinner in their home for us along with their son, David, his wife Diana and daughter, Rebecca.

Rocky’s brother, Richard, celebrated a “39th” birthday on Saturday as well as a 19-year wedding anniversary with his wife, Helen. They treated us all to a dinner in honor of the two events. They live in Plano, Illinois and are busy with family and volunteer work. Both are retired and also enjoy traveling.

Rocky is the “baby” of the family and has a strong relationship with his siblings. I am the newest member of the Rockenbach couples and have enjoyed the reunions immensely. It is a good thing to make time for your family….it is also a good thing to count them as friends. Over the long haul, through the years, we have been able to do both.

Lest I get ahead of where Essentially Esther is at the moment, I shall leave it with that. Eventually we will get to the Rockenbach part of Esther. Until tomorrow, thank you for the well wishes….your prayers for Rocky (who is doing great…better with each day)..and for your friendship.

We love our blogger friends. Tomorrow then….

Essentially Esther