We had planned to take a trip to Montana sometime this summer - the idea was to combine some adventures and some visits, including a visit with our friend, Herb Morton. Herb retired from Andover last June and moved to Montana to be near his sister. Sadly, Herb was diagnosed with cancer this spring and his health has declined rather quickly. Last week we got word that Hospice had been called in, so Corbin and I decided to put things on hold and head up to MT as soon as possible. Our kids are so fond of Herb, and he of them. I've known Herb since my high school days at Andover. But it's Corbin and Herb who developed an especially nice friendship during Corbin's days in the Dean of Studies office, where Herb served as Registrar for ??? many years!
On Friday we drove up to Butte, MT and spent the night at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ... a huge hit all around! Saturday we spent a lovely day with Herb, at his sister and brother-in-law's home in Cascade, MT. Marg and John welcomed us warmly and enabled our kids to get comfortable enough to wander in and out of Herb's room for short visits (about all Herb could handle). They enjoyed lots of play in the backyard, particularly with John who engaged them completely with his collection of BB Guns and Air Rifles! Corbin and I also got some quality time with Herb. We left there Saturday evening, feeling that we had all be uplifted by our visit ... I gather Herb also enjoyed our time there. Saturday evening we stayed at the Anderberg's house (unfortunately, the Anderbergs were out of town ... perhaps we'll need another MT trip this summer?!). While in Helena, we walked through historic downtown Helena and had a fun dinner at and Irish pub. Sunday morning, we managed to hike up Mt. Helena before heading back to Fairmont Hot Springs for another night.
I'm posting lots of pics from the Hot Springs! We intentionally did not take a picture of the kids with Herb this time ... the posted pictures with Herb are from our visit last October.
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