Something I wasn’t sure we’d see again … Harley and Annabelle Russell recently performing in their home base of Erick, Okla.
(Warning: the video contains Harley’s typically bawdy humor … another good sign, actually).
https://youtu.be/VB2Jmk0CIvo
For those new to Route 66 News, Annabelle was diagnosed with ovarian cancer about a year ago. She endured major surgery and months of harrowing chemotherapy. Harley and Annabelle suspended their decade-long act for Route 66 travelers at their Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick so he could care for her. The stress of Annabelle’s illness was hard on Harley, too — he lost a lot of weight.
Although she’s improved, she still has to undergo cancer treatments every 10 days or so. Harley and Annabelle still aren’t sure they can see any Route 66 tour groups this season.
But it’s still greatly encouraging to see Annabelle strumming a guitar behind her husband, just like old times.
Ron, thanks for this wonderful news. Just to know they are at home is great news.
The road has missed them.
Those smiles! The awful year hasn’t robbed them of those wonderful smiles.
My fiance & I shot this & she posted it on youtube… around Jan. 15 or so.
It was such a blessing to meet these guys; I had been talking about visiting the Curiosity Shop for months before having the opportunity to travel.
I hope to be as wise, wonderful as they are… maybe one day.