New Photos of Lisa's Gravesite

This summer I traveled with my family and my mother-in-law to Seattle, Washington, by way of the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. On our way, we made a stop in Blackfoot, Idaho to visit Lisa's grave. In the pictures I posted last year, just after her burial, there was no tombstone, and the earth over her grave was still without grass. Now, the tombstone is in place and green grass grows quietly over her grave.

For those that didn't know, Lisa is buried in the Riverside-Thomas Cemetery, located in the small town of Riverside, Idaho right next to Blackfoot. To get there, you exit Interstate 15 at exit 93. Then, head west on to the first traffic light and turn left. That is highway 39. Follow that highway for a few miles until you enter Riverside. You'll see a Shell station on your left. Keep going, and after a couple minutes, you will come to a small hill. The cemetery is on the left, just at the top of the hill. There are three small lanes entering the cemetery from the main road. Lisa's grave is about halfway down the middle lane, on the left (east) side of the lane.

I didn't have much time to spend at the cemetery because we had a long way to drive still that day, and we were running very late. However, I was glad I was able to stop by and say hi. Lisa is always on my mind and she still teaches me things everyday.

Remembering Lisa...One Year Later

Today is June 3, the one year anniversary of Lisa's passing. As I woke up today, I thought of her more than I typically do on other days. Lisa was such a kind and thoughtful person, and so giving to me and others around her. She was always thinking of my kids, and when she didn't need something anymore that she thought would be useful to me or my children, she would offer it to me. The laptop my children do their homework on everyday, the copy of Microsoft Office I use on my laptop for school and work, and a few other things remind me of her on a daily basis.

For those who follow the blog, I would love to hear other stories and memories you have of Lisa today. Please feel free to email your stories to me at justin at jshewell dot com, or to leave your stories in the comments below.