Tuesday, October 21, 2008



The highlight of the day came as we arrived in downtown Omaha where the first portions of a pioneer wagon train, all in greater than life size bronze are on display; the work of sculptor Edward J. Fraughton of Utah. Ed Fraughton is the father of our dear daughter in law, Kristi. His work is of such immense significance and represents such meaning that as we got out of the car and stood there in the cold and the wind, Linda began to cry. She knows this man and she knows something of the remarkable skill, labor and dedication he has invested to create such a work. It is the largest work in bronze existing anywhere, with more yet to come before it is completed. It covers an entire city block. Hours would be needed to properly view and appreciate it all in its entirety.

2 comments:

richnliz said...

What a neat experiance for you both.

Sorry your knee is bothering you again mom. I will say an extra prayer for you. I think your knee is saying to you, "it's time to go home and see your kids."

Brigid is getting married next Sat. Nov. 1st at 4:30pm in Scottsdale. I think I told you, I am in the wedding.

Love you both!!

Kelly & Brock Bevell said...

MOM AND DAD, WHAT WONDERFUL THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN AND EXPERIENCED AS YOU HAVE TRAVELED. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE PICTURES AND BLOGGING EACH DAY. ITS BEEN BLESSING FOR OUR FAMILY TO BE UPDATED AS YOU TRAVEL.

ED FRAUGHTON'S BRONZE PIECES ARE INCREDIBLE. I CAN RECALL SEEING IT IN MINITURE FORM ABOUT 3 YRS AGO AND WAS AMAZED BY THE DETAIL OF HIS WORK.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN I CAN SEE YOU AGAIN.

LOVE YOU!!