Kelsey called me on Monday, begging me and Mads to come down to Provo for a sleep over. She is so lonely without Covey. It's extra lonely after coming home from spending nine days with him in Oregon. This Summer Sales job is HARD. But Covey is doing great, and he is providing for his family. At my daughters plea, I couldn't help but want to go spend the night with her. After work on Monday, Madi and I packed an overnight bag and headed to Provo, arriving just in time to meet Kelsey for some Indian food at The Bombay House and then going back to her place to change into our hiking clothes. After all of the good food, I was feeling a need for a good work out for my bum and legs. I was really glad that my girls were willing to indulge me. I had forgotten how steep the trail can be going up Y mountain. By turn 5 (out of 11) Madi was feeling a little sick and was worried about the Indian food making an appearance. We soldiered on, and were rewarded with a spectacular view of the valley bathed in the receding rays of early twilight. We sat on the white washed rocks of the Y and talked about life and where it had taken us and where it was heading. We talked about Ashley, who is on her own journey to redemption, healing, happiness and new found self. We talked about Markelle and the turn her life has taken. We talked about school and Adam (Madi) and potential babies (Kelsey) and dads and dogs. The words continued as we worked our way, carefully, down the trail in the dark. When we reached Kelsey's house, we cleaned up, got into our J's and snuggled altogether in Kelsey's bed to watch some episodes of "Once Upon a Time." This will definitely have to become a frequent tradition, at least while Covey is away.
