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raloriaI feel the need to close out these past 2 weeks with a post to round everything out. It's been full of stress, emotion, frustration, heartache, worry, and a million other things that are hard to put into words. Now all I'm seeking is a return to normalcy, of getting my life back and moving on.
My uncle's funeral was Friday, May 15th. Many people attended, including relatives from miles away, classmates, past working buddies, neighbors, and friends. It was quite the afternoon, full of memories. He'd been in the Air Force (along with my dad) and he'd wanted a military funeral, so the color guard was there to play "Taps" and fold up the flag to present to my aunt. Ironically, he's buried practically right next to my dad, with an empty plot between them already reserved for my aunt and my mom's plot on the other side of my dad. The 4 of them have gone through much of their lives together....living nearly side by side, and for my dad & uncle, working together for many years as airline mechanics (first in the AF & then for a major airline). It's fitting that they should spend eternity equally close. For clarification: my aunt & my mom are sisters and met my uncle & dad at a rollerskating rink here in WA. My uncle & dad were in the Air Force at that time and were instantly attracted to these two sisters. The rest, of course, is history. There's one house separating my aunt & uncle's house from ours...and we've lived this way for over 40 years.
Anyway, it was a long day, but it put a closure to not only my uncle's life, but to these two weeks we've had dealing with all of this. Everyone is now starting to go back to their regular lives. My aunt is doing okay. Mom & I have been going over to be with her often and my oldest cousin & my grandpa have stayed with her overnight as well. Luckily, we're close by, so anytime she needs us, we'll be there. The nearby neighbors have also offered to help her in anything she needs.
I plan on using this weekend (well, what's left of it!) to decompress, rest, and try and catch up on things. Next week I'll have to concentrate on getting started on preparations for Vancouver Con. There's still so many things to do. There's plenty to catch up on with LJ as well, from comments to getting back to posting the goodies I know you all crave. I ask for you to be patient just a little bit longer as I get organized and regroup.
I thought you all might want the final chapter in this little real life drama I've been dealing with, and I thank you all again for your love & well wishes to me and my family during this time. *HUGS*
My uncle's funeral was Friday, May 15th. Many people attended, including relatives from miles away, classmates, past working buddies, neighbors, and friends. It was quite the afternoon, full of memories. He'd been in the Air Force (along with my dad) and he'd wanted a military funeral, so the color guard was there to play "Taps" and fold up the flag to present to my aunt. Ironically, he's buried practically right next to my dad, with an empty plot between them already reserved for my aunt and my mom's plot on the other side of my dad. The 4 of them have gone through much of their lives together....living nearly side by side, and for my dad & uncle, working together for many years as airline mechanics (first in the AF & then for a major airline). It's fitting that they should spend eternity equally close. For clarification: my aunt & my mom are sisters and met my uncle & dad at a rollerskating rink here in WA. My uncle & dad were in the Air Force at that time and were instantly attracted to these two sisters. The rest, of course, is history. There's one house separating my aunt & uncle's house from ours...and we've lived this way for over 40 years.
Anyway, it was a long day, but it put a closure to not only my uncle's life, but to these two weeks we've had dealing with all of this. Everyone is now starting to go back to their regular lives. My aunt is doing okay. Mom & I have been going over to be with her often and my oldest cousin & my grandpa have stayed with her overnight as well. Luckily, we're close by, so anytime she needs us, we'll be there. The nearby neighbors have also offered to help her in anything she needs.
I plan on using this weekend (well, what's left of it!) to decompress, rest, and try and catch up on things. Next week I'll have to concentrate on getting started on preparations for Vancouver Con. There's still so many things to do. There's plenty to catch up on with LJ as well, from comments to getting back to posting the goodies I know you all crave. I ask for you to be patient just a little bit longer as I get organized and regroup.
I thought you all might want the final chapter in this little real life drama I've been dealing with, and I thank you all again for your love & well wishes to me and my family during this time. *HUGS*
