# 10 Mephitic Rock and Mary Jo

DDW March Challenge #10 Mephitic, The Rock and Mary Jo

Tomorrow is the 13th anniversary of the day my son Braden and his friend Jim disappeared in Bellingham Bay while kayaking. Every year, Jim's mom Mary Jo and I paint the Rock, which sits by the side of the I-5 freeway. People paint it for celebrations, sports events, marriages, engagements, and memorials. Last year, a policeman pulled over and stopped us from finishing, saying that the paint was mephitic to the environment and we should desist immediately. We went back later to finish. :)

This year, we are staying overnight at a casino, where we know the boys will be helping us win lots of money. We are on our way downstairs right now. Tomorrow we will go to Wildcat Cove to throw flowers out, head to a restaurant for lunch, and simply honor our boys.