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Judith C Birenbaum's avatar

Wow! Thanks for sharing your joyful energy! It’s a wonderful way to shift out of despair, a superb reminder for all of us!

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

Hi Judith! Are the same person I knew long ago in Berkeley? If so, nice to see you again.

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Betty Barkley's avatar

Thank you, Joy. So very beautiful!

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

A much needed respite.

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Judy Drummond's avatar

How wonderful that you and your family have been able to have time together and enjoy the magnificent scenery in one of the most beautiful parts of our country! The photos are beautiful! and will provide great memories for years to come. Thank you for sharing.

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

We feel very fortunate, indeed. And in retrospect, my son's plan was sheer genius. Between my son, daughter-in-law and me we have probably taken several hundred pictures--it will be hard to select the best.

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margaret c's avatar

Amazing pictures and what a great plan you had set up. Lovely to see you with your family.

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

In retrospect, a plan of sheer genius!

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Lemons Leslie's avatar

Thank you for sharing love, beauty and family togetherness - this is what life is about, all the rest passes with time.

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

This IS what life is about. I wish it were possible for EVERY ONE.

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Lemons Leslie's avatar

And yes, so do I. For those of us fortunate to have it, we may be required to call upon our reserve of family strength and resources to forge a future that ensures the sanctity of truth, integrity and justice for all.

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Christine Ménager's avatar

So comforting to see you and your beautiful family in those amazing pictures . Bringing back a sense of normality and decency lacking in our current political landscape . Thanks Joy……

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

It IS a comfort. And a privilege, I'm well aware...

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Anne Parnas Skandera's avatar

Fabulous pictures. I am really impressed that you could do that hiking. I'm glad I can enjoy it through your pictures. I wish I had done that onetime.

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

Quite honestly I impressed myself. I haven't seen anyone on these trails the entire trip that looks a day over 70.

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Teresa Rodden's avatar

Thank you for sharing JOY 😊

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

We’re in this together!

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Judythe Roberts's avatar

Joy - Zion and Bryce are favorite places for our family! We used to have a house in Springdale, the town just at the entrance to Zion - so we are very familiar with the beauty of this area. My son and I still make the trip yearly in the early Spring (to avoid the crowds). So enjoyed your photos and am happy that your family got to see these really fabulous National Parks!

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

All new to me! So different from the lush Pacific Northwest!

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Carren Walker's avatar

These are wonderful photos. I am refreshed and happy just from looking at them

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

So desperately needed.

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Bonnie Millender's avatar

Gorgeous scenery and beautiful people - how great that you could spend this time with your family!

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

Truly! Saved my sanity!

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Marcy Craig's avatar

My favorite photo is of you reading to the grandkids! Beautiful Trip!

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

Precious times!

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Mary Shmerker's avatar

Really beautiful territory. I was trying to remember the last time we were there, and it escapes me, but we did visit and hike and enjoy the beauty and yes, we visited in the winter and skied. Thank you for helping me relive those wonderful days. I know I mentioned it before but for anyone reading my post our son went to the University of Utah and after graduation lived there for several years and was a newspaper writer, so we really got excellent advice on what to do and see. I know you are loving being with family in the midst of all the beauty.

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

The guy at the front desk here arrived 30 years ago and hasn’t looked back. I can understand why your son would stick around.

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Ruth Kleinfeld's avatar

I'm proud of you too! What a fabulous time together ❤️

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Joy Overstreet's avatar

Indeed. I feel so fortunate to be able to recover in this gentle way.

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Susan K Fisher's avatar

Joy, what beautiful, beautiful photos! Great to see you with the Ethan and Lara and family in the glorious Red Rock country, such a great part of the world. And kudos to YOU for the hiking feats. Wow!

Love to all, Susan

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