So Long Travers City, Good Morning Grand Rapids MI

Traverse City

Wallyeye, salads

the

HOLIDAY INN

Deb Brown, Kelly, Scott

and all the staff there

"off the hook fabulous"

and

then

the

Professionals that came to the

PESI/CMI seminar

were

just the best ever!

What a lovely welcome

and

absolutely awesome day was had

as they worked and dug deep

to restore the passion

that fuels them in the hard work being done

there.

4 of these wonderful people drove

....

DROVE 4 HOURS to be there at 8 am

to spend the day

and

I was honored by all.

Thank you

Professional psychologists, nurses, therapists,

trauma workers, Hospice workers

of Michigan

for all you bring every day

to those you provide care for!

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I was on the road at 4:15pm

for Grand Rapids

in that sweet red Mercury

as I reflected on the powerful day that we had spent together,

the sights, sounds and loveliness of

Traverse City, the home of the cherry!

CHERRY GARLIC BUTTER?

yep, and

I bought me some!

Don't have a clue what to do with it,

but

I now have some!

One last look at the waters,

and

off I go!

Grand Rapids bound I was...

US 131

Beautiful scenery, and I was thinking it was 2 lanes all the way,

but

all of a sudden it opened to 4!

I arrived at the Radisson about 6:30pm

and

checked in to a riverfront room

with a big ole' bed that was calling my name!

BUT

had to go check out this river first

Grand Rapids

My view for today!

Then it was off to the restaurant

that two hour drive had me weary, hungry

and

ready to see what they are known for here

and to my surprise the

filet/lobster was their signature and on special!

Yippee I am thinking

and while waiting,

I decided...

and a few texts, return a couple of phone calls,

and

while talking to EE in Colorado

with my earpiece in

as I sipped the first of my drink...

She told me a story

that tickled me soooo good

that I burst into laughter

almost choking to death!

As I realized that folks turned and looked at me as I became hysterical

looking as though I was talking to myself

and was lauging so hard I had tears running down my face,

and

exclaimed

"now that is just wrong"!!!

The waitress ran over and asked me

"what is wrong Dr Showalter"!

I then just completely lost control,

and assured her I was talking to a real person and showed her my ear piece...

But I must tell you,

EE, you really got me on that one!

Still grinning as I recall  both your story

and

sitting alone in a restaurant spitting my drink

and howling at the same time!

Guess sometimes it just pays to have a real phone in hand!

Ah

laughter is the best medicine and the best sound in the world

and nothin like a good friend to make you laugh

and ease the stress of a long day

or anyday!

After a great meal, a fabulous day, and a long drive

it was time

for a good nite's rest

and that bed was just awesome.

The only problem was this:

I was awake every two hours because of the temperature in the room! Try as I might to make the proper adjustments, it just did not seem to work. I tell ya, what a bed, but what a rotten night with the "ups and downs" as the temps just kept me from a bone crushing sleep!

However

I am most blessed to have had a bed to sleep in, a place to lay my head

free from threat, in safe surroundings

thanks to those

men and women who are in uniform

who are fighting to maintain

our freedoms in lands we cannot understand

the value of them being in.

Cuz Angie's friend Matt is on his way home from yet another tour and we all hope he will return safely, and that he will embrace his children, his wife and family, friends and will be healed by their loving care and laughter.

Thank you Matt for your service

ALONG WITH

ALL THAT ARE SERVING

OUR COUNTRY.

We want you home safely,

and

blessings to all of you

the families and friends

who are loving them at a distance.

It is now time for me to roll, it is time to set up the room with the hopes of another great opportunity to speak to folks

here as I look and see the sun has risen

and

it's time to get

Swagga ON

The sage is lit, prayers on the winds today to all who gather here,

and

to Mom who is having some outpatient surgery today, please hold her up,

along with the many who are walking difficult paths out there,

and those who are doing some hard work.

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

www.drsherryeshowalter.com

YOU are all that you need to be to do more!

Enjoy each breath...