After our early morning shopping excursion Kelly and I took a road trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to see the Titanic Exhibition. It was a popular destination today. Fortunately (in typical Kelly fashion) my husband called ahead and secured our tickets.

Upon our arrival, we were issued the boarding passes of actual passengers (see below). I was 47 year old Miss Jane Carr. After more than 20 years as a domestic and cook for wealthy families in New England I was returning to my native Ireland to be near my family. I was making a last voyage on the Titanic to settle my affairs in America. I was traveling alone in 3rd class.

Kelly was issued the boarding pass of Mr. Edgar Joseph Meyer. He was a 28 year old mechanical engineer whose discoveries in the field of combustion greatly advanced the development of the gasoline engine. He was returning from home for the funeral of his father-in-law, Andrew Saks, the founder of Saks Department Store. He was traveling 1st class with his wife Leila.

We were able to see actual artifacts that were recovered from the Titanic's deep sea burial place. We were amazed at how well preserved the treasures were. We experienced what it would have been like to travel as an affluent 1st class guest or a more modest 3rd class passenger. We read the stories of some of the over 2200 passengers. Only 800+ survived that fateful night in 1912. At the end of the exhibit we were able to check the roster of survivors and those lost at sea. Both mine and Kelly's passengers were lost at sea. Edgar's wife, Leila, survived. It was a chilling experience. The traveling exhibit will leave Denver is January. If it comes to a city near you, we encourage you to experience this once in a lifetime event.

When we left Denver it was snowing. There is something invigorating about beginning the holidays with a chill in the air and snow on the ground. We arrived back in Ft. Collins in time for a late lunch of Thanksgiving leftovers. We are now comfortable camped out of the sofa for a quite night at home. We are looking forward to two more days of R & R.

This year more than ever I am thankful for faith, family, and friends.