Why Are We Here In South Dakota?

A few people have asked us why we are here? So today I thought I would try to explain. Mike and Pat are very special to Gina and I. God has created a special bond between the four of us and has blessed us from the first day we met. We call them Mom and Pop’s because that is what they are to us. They have taken us in and treated us as though we were their children. This bond only strengthened while we were with them in Arizona for two months. I believe initially God brought us together because we shared something that few people do in that we both had lost a son. This relationship provided us with great therapy. There are no words to describe the loss of a child. We both believe God knew what we needed and placed both of them in our lives. They are slowing down now after 15 years of living fulltime in an RV. We, on the other hand are just beginning our fulltime travels. We helped them settle in their new home in Arizona and while there, we discussed building some type of living quarters in their pole barn located here in South Dakota. Gina and I are not builders by any stroke of imagination. However, God blessed us with the gift of love and we live our life by giving ourselves to others. We’re just His hands being guided by Him to accomplish His will.

On our departure from Arizona we agreed that after we took care of some personal business in Louisiana we would meet them in South Dakota and begin building their “Summer Cabin”. There is no doubt God has His hand in this Cabin. I would have never believed we would be painting the walls within 30 days after we started construction. We have and continue to give all the Praise and Glory to Our Heavenly Father for the Blessings He has given to us.

As Mike and Gerri from Freedom2roll commented the other day “built with hands of love”. We couldn’t have said it any better or clearer. Thanks for the comment.

Mom and Pop’s, we are still in awe and humbled by how God brought us together. We cherish the memories that we have shared thus far. Both of you mean so much to Gina and I and we consider it an honor that you allow us to call you Mom & Pop’s. Even though your Summer Cabin is not finished, the end is in sight. We are looking forward to finishing it and hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed building it. Thank you for allowing us to take part in it.


I do not have any pictures to post today since the summer cabin still looks the same. The drywall contractor continues his work on taping and applying mud to the drywall. Hopefully he will be applying the texture on Wednesday. Gina is biting at the bit to start painting. Stayed tuned to see this barn become a cozy cabin.


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.