Yesterday was kind of a low-key day. I started by going to Boot Camp exercises. It was a big crowd. It was kind of a hard day. I’m glad I went though. I really need to keep active as the school year starts. Somebody find some class for me to go to so I don’t have to do it. Finding stuff is hard.
I spent the rest of the day at my mom’s house. She asked me what clothes of my dad’s I might be interested. I asked to see his ties. I knew he had a lot of ties, but didn’t realize how large his collection was. He had at least as many as I do. Maybe more. I went through and pulled out a bunch that I liked.
I saw many identical to ones I already had.
I took some of them, and left some for others to have. Brent, Harold, Lloyd, Daniel, and Tim all have new ties, and there are still a ton left. How fun that we will have these reminders of him.
One of my weirder acquisitions.
In the afternoon, we wrote some thank-you notes. It was a big stack. I was glad to be able to help somehow – I wasn’t able to help with so many of the preparations before the funeral.
Many hands make light work.
After having a super-delicious dinner that Debbie and Beth prepared, we toured the Child Development Center that Lauren works at. The new building is almost done. I helped pull wires there in July. Now the wires are all hidden behind ceiling tiles and the place is looking amazing.
I should have taken a picture of the playground. It’s really cool.
I fly back to Baltimore today. Flight info, to follow along at home:
Delta #4771
Depart Lincoln 7:00am
Arrive Minneapolis 8:19am
Delta #232
Depart Minneapolis 8:52am
Arrive Baltimore 12:18pm
What a full day! I know your family is so glad that you were here, and we are, too. Thanks for including us in Royuk Time, and thank you for your wire-pulling muscles!
Have a safe trip. Hurry back to see us!
The tie story made me smile – to think you two shared the same taste in neck wear in many cases. Love the piggies and know whenever you wear it (and any others from Dad’s collection) they will make you smile remembering him as well.
[I still have my Dad’s accordion in my bedroom closet. 28 years now. I still don’t play it but at least I don’t wear it. It does make me smile (and leak a bit) when I do take it out and fool around with the mother of pearl keys and bass buttons.
Cherish the memories – safe flight home – have an excellent school year – hope to see you soon!
I’m glad you were here!!! It’s Always good to see you…..Your perspective on life makes me smile…the things you notice…the things you like..(the “pig” tie)….the things that you do…..You are a blessing to so many people in so many ways…….<3 Always, Aunt Bev 🙂
Gosh another long flying day for you. I’m sure you will catch some zzzzz’s here and there. Miss you so much already!
Now I know who you are. 🙂