05/25/2026
I started planning this surprise trip 5 weeks ago. I was overwhelmed and felt held up consistently by the what ifs. All I knew is my family deserved this. So I did it anyway. The best part about it is how wrong I was! It was somehow better than I could have imagined! Cathartic, connecting, beautiful, delicious and so fun! I feel so blessed. I wept leaving our Place which I think is the best sign I could have got! This time with my mom and my family is a highlight in my life. Grateful to collect another memory. I love you Oregon! I knew you were what we needed.