An early start today. From the funeral home to the church, The church to the cemetery and then back to the home. So many friends – neighbourhood pals, envisioneers, and cottage pals… Family members flying and driving in from the west and east coasts… All coming together to cry, hug…
An Irish Wake
It snowed last night… Family gathered at the funeral home, prepared for the afternoon and evening visitations. So many came to visit with family, remember Pauline, and celebrate her life. Between the two visitations, a brief moment at Clareville for refreshments… Grateful today for all those who gathered today, the…
Getting things done
After breakfast @Clarevilles, my mate stays in to work on writing a eulogy for Pauline… I set out with Pa Hayes on the road to get a few things done. Tasks complete, my mate and I return to Wellington. An evening with Stu is the perfect return home. Food ordered…
Quiet Day
After breakfast and tea @Clareville, we head back home for a few hours… Dim Sum at our favorite is calming, quiet and delicious. By evening we are back @Clareville, Watching the Masters, and doing tech work on the home computer. Grateful today for a quiet day, dim sum with my…
An empty chair…
BBQ family dinner tonight @Clareville. Discussions and planning for the upcoming days are lively. Clareville is bustling with activity. When all have left, it is cleaned up, quiet and calm. My first overnight stay @Clareville.. Grateful today for the family gathering today, looking through photographs and remembering different times, and…