Wow, where did all the trees go?

asks Marshall, my 11-year-old grandson, from his middle seat.

Our highly anticipated trip to New Mexico is finally underway, with many more exclamations of Wow to come.

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For myriad reasons, including COVID-19, our getaway kept getting delayed.

But finally, we have embarked on what promises to be an epic adventure together.

Traveling to Aruba with Katherine, I witnessed her excitement in obtaining her first passport stamp.

An illustration of Terri Marshall’s grandson, Marshall, standing on a map of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah, with park benches in the background

Precious memories like these last a lifetime memories my grandkids will remember with smiles long after Im gone.

We spot 12 in the distance, resembling mountains sparsely dotted with Ponderosa pines.

I think to myself how grateful I am that I can give my grandson this gift hes clearly appreciating.

Terri Marshall’s grandson, Marshall, in Monument Valley in Arizona

Terri Marshall and her grandson, Marshall pose while on vacation