This & That

I have been absent for a couple of days,

the reasons are lovely and sorrowful.

 

First, our son flew up from Austin to Chicago

on a job related trip, and we were blessed to be

able to head into Chicago on Monday night and

treat him to dinner. The conversation flowed and

we laughed a lot! I find such joy in being a parent

and really love our adult children.

 

Second, our oldest Daughter's Husband, Tom

has suffered the passing of his Father. Gerald was

diagnosed with end stage leukemia 5 weeks ago and

given 3 months to live. He passed away in the night

Monday. We are headed for the funeral tomorrow.

Wonderfully so, Gerald had given his life to our

Savior Jesus Christ in his last days and will live

in heaven for eternity, praise Him!

 

As you can imagine, life has been a bit crazy the past

few days and will continue thru the weekend.

 

I did however manage to get my Mother's Day Dinner

all planned, décor and food are on paper and that

makes it so much easier for me having plans done.

 

 

And for my own pleasure, I found this amazing picture and will re-create this on our deck as a date night with my amazing husband (as soon as life stops spinning out of control and the rain stops and the weather warms up and.....well, you get the picture!)

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