11.15.10: Partially Re-Centered

Dear Friends and Family,

We flew out Friday to attend a service in memory of our dear friend, G's husband. It was beautiful - hearing all of the stories. It was heartbreaking - hearing all of the friends and family members. It was heartening - to see all of the support. It was all the things that we humans need when dealing with an unexplained, unexpected loss.

Then, instead of staying for a night of partying and celebrating life, we headed home. And, Mr. mouse and I got part of the fridge cleaned out and part of the mail sorted through and some of the kitchen island cleared and some of the laundry done and other odds and ends to make us feel a little more human.

We took 18 month pictures and did 18 month prints. We let P run around the house and play and read and do the things 18 months old will do. She colored and drew circles. She went down the stairs with some adult supervision. She evicted bunny from her crib. And, she played with her shoes - her Auntie Janet would be proud.

And, now, it's Monday. Eight more work days until Thanksgiving.


Cheers!
mouse