We brought Dad’s ashes back to his home – the slopes of Rainier. Afterwards, down below, a breeze swirled around us – enveloped us in the fragrance of the forest – and I could feel Moz and Dad in the breeze – celebrating with us – surrounding us in love and joy.

Here’s a link to a video of the marmot.

(Photos by Karen Molenaar Terrell.)

Mount Rainier

Marmot on Rainier

Marmot in foreground. Rainier in background.

Reflection Lakes, Mount Rainier National Park.

Tree tops in Longmire, Mount Rainier National Park.

Mount Adams from Mount Rainier.