Bar Raising

Nancy & Craig Russell

Saturday, April 5, Sharon Massey, Susan Quindry & I went to the Lazy U Ranch for a "Bar Raising".  Lest you get the wrong idea, I'd better explain.  Craig & Nancy Russell, owners of the Lazy U Ranch and benefactors of the Wounded Warriors at Nebo Ministry (WWAN) have been working with wounded warriors for about 2 1/2 years.

Memorial to Veterans

 Part of the evolution of their property is transforming a building built by hand by Nancy's father into a memorial honoring all veterans.

Bronze Plaque on Front of Building

One of the things decorating the interior is an antique bar they have had restored.  The "Bar Raising" was putting the back bar in place.  It took about 3 hours to raise it from the floor, place it on its base and move it into position.  What a beautiful site!!  I can hardly wait to see the rest of it in place.

Restored Antique Bar Back

There will be many other works of art displayed inside.  Keep checking their website, http:/lazyuranch.com, to follow progress on the memorial.  

Being early April, the trip from the gate to the main house was breath taking.  Everything was turning green, blue bonnets were everywhere and in the middle of it all were long horn cattle.

Imagine yourself as a wounded warrior living in the chaos of non-stop appointments, paperwork, etc. being invited out here for the day. The effect is like stepping into another world and that's why the Russell's and WWAN are working together to create events here for the warriors.

For more information about the ranch visit their website.