My sister in law and brother in law retired about four years ago. Three years ago they bought a large fifth wheel and pick-up to match and decided to spend the winters in Arizona. They stayed in a park and developed friendships with a number of the people there. They would be there six or seven months and then come back to Michigan for the summer. Toward the time to leave they would start to get excited about getting back there.

One of the things they would all do together would be playing in the desert with their side by sides. They would go out exploring, maybe have a campfire at the end of the day.

On Wednesday, I was on my way home from our cabin and decided to give Rob a call, he used to call me on his way home from work, just to pass the time while driving. We are more like brothers than anything else. The call was nothing special, we talked about guns, home repairs, politics, and he mentioned that he and some of the guys in the group were going to trailer some of their rigs over to California and go cruising on some sand dunes, he was excited to go.

This morning I got a text from my sister in law asking that I have my wife call her. I actually thought it was about their Dad. When my wife called me she told me that Rob had died. He was in an accident in the sand. Apparently they went end over end on a dune. I don't really have the details yet.

I may be going out to drive the fifth wheel back, don't know yet. This is just starting to sink in. Like I said we are more like brothers than anything else. We also share many things, same birthday two years apart, married sisters that were both born in December, our wives had their first born sons both in December, (he has two other boys from a previous marriage) second sons both born in Febuary. etc.

I am really happy that we had that little fifteen minute conversation on Tuesday, it's going to have to last for awhile. I hope you all will keep this in mind when you talk to family and friends. We never think it will be the last itme but you never know.

Thanks again for giving us a place to reflect or vent or whatever we need to do. I don't post a lot but I am here every day.

Take care, Jim

Prayers away, Jim. I know what you mean about last conversations.

Prayers sent...

Prayers said and sent.

You got it. Condolences to all concerned.

Wow. Life is short. Sorry for your loss.

My best to you and your sister, sorry for your loss and my thoughts are for you and your entire family.

I am sorry to hear this.

You and the family are in my prayers, Jim.

I’m so sorry. I’m glad you were able to chat recently.

I am so sorry, prayers sent

That is rough Jim. Very sorry to hear that. All of you have a prayer from me. Some tough days ahead. Take care brother.

So very sorry for this sad situation.

Man!

Done…

I am so very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.

Prayers for and you and your family.

Prayers offered for all of you.

An absolute tragedy, so very sorry. May God be with you all.

My condolences, saying a prayer for all of you.

So very sorry for your loss.