Sat., February 8, 2003 - Talked to Greta in late p.m. No juicy gossip!
Sun., February 9, 2003 - Nancy brought a chicken dinner from Popeye's. She helped rearrange some shelves in hall area. Couldn't stay long -- Jeff was coming for some legal matter.
Mon., February 10, 2003 - Played cards in evening. Nine players there - Helen Donaldson, Dolores Ulrich, Grace Ryan, Ethel Sovereign, Wayne Baldwin, Sam Eaton, Bob Burdick, John Ross, and myself.
Interesting that Grandma felt a need to name the card players. Maybe that was an exceptionally big group. Or, she wanted to fill some space.
I've delayed this post for reasons soon to be made obvious. First, I will note that today is Grandma and Grandpa's wedding anniversary. I hope it was as lovely a day then as we are having now.
And the reason for delaying (not that I don't go long between posts anyway) is still the shock and sadness of losing Bill. There are no guarantees in this life, but I for one was sure we would have him for another 10 years at least. He was otherwise so healthy and vigorous and until recently, very much his usual jovial and lovable self. We will miss him terribly. It was very humbling to see the crowd that came from near and far to attend his funeral. And Jayson did such a good job speaking under such sad circumstances.
It was very humbling to see so many people. AS a friend of mine that was at the funeral said "it was a warm and fuzzy funeral and the best she had ever attended". I tend to agree with her. I will surely miss my big brother. He was a great big brother.
ReplyDeleteIt was very humbling to see so many people. AS a friend of mine that was at the funeral said "it was a warm and fuzzy funeral and the best she had ever attended". I tend to agree with her. I will surely miss my big brother. He was a great big brother.
ReplyDeleteIt still doesn't seem real in some ways. He was such a great guy.
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