South Dakota

After some amazing time in New Mexico, expecially sunset at the Monastery of Christ of the Desert we have worked our way north to South Dakota. Tonight, after driving through the incredible beauty of the Black Hills we found ourselves in Deadwood, eating burgers during a reinactment of the murder of Wild Bill Hickok at the actual saloon where he was killed. I'm such a tourist. I love the feel of the old west places, even if they are mostly for the tourist. Listening to the wind in the pines as I fall asleep must be what heaven sounds like. Tomorrow, Mt. Rushmore, Devil's Tower, and the Badlands before we head further east to spend time with Stefanie and the grand kiddies. I miss you all and wonder how you are. We will go to church on Sunday at my sponsoring parish, St. John's, Mt. Prospect, Il, Barbara Slones and my home parish. Peace to you all.