Riding with Dad

Hey, buddy.

This fall, Dad and I were exploring the trails of Nebraska National Forest at Halsey. You had plans to go there with us last September. At that time I did not have my 4-wheeler yet. So, this fall I had many a thoughts as we were on the trails that this is what it would have been like for you your first time out there.

I had the GoPro strapped on my chest at times, which made me think of Nick Vision. Dad leads the way. You and Nate watch his every move and pick up on what he's seeing, doing, and sensing. Dad watches out for you. So many years of this very thing as you two grew up on those 4-wheelers. You all love to ride, and I am so thankful you introduced me. I love it, too. I have from the first time I rode with you down in Oklahoma.

We also placed the GoPro on Dad's back for a while. Well, then you get to watch me follow. Just like you and Nate would have been.

By the way, Dad and I have a new toy you may have seen flying around. The day it arrived, he said "Nick would think this is the coolest thing." With the quad copter we have captured some surreal footage of the place we've been exploring. I think of this as Nick Watching Over Us Vision. There were moments where I really felt you riding there with us, catching my heart and breath. We love you boys so much.

Dad and I had such a great time we decided to go back for a few more extended weekends out there this fall. Thank you for leaving tracks in the sky, and I may have even seen you start to write your name after I left it in the sand for you one day.

Dad and I will keep riding on together and get your brothers out there with us, too. Our plan is to take them to Little Sahara soon.

All smiles after hours of riding

Beautiful light from beyond

Our shadows - together

It was a great pleasure for me to put together these video compilations. A two minute video takes me almost two hours to put together. I sure hope you like them.

I love the hug at the end of that first one.

All my love,
Jess