Farewell to a sister

A week ago Bob and I received a call that his sister was dying. We quickly threw some things in a suitcase and drove from Oregon to Southern California. Bob was able to say his farewell and on our way home back to Oregon, we got the call she had passed away. We thank God we got there in time to say goodbye. At first I didn't know what to make of it...over 20 people in that tiny house, kids climbing on great grandma even tho basically she was almost in a coma. Lots of kisses, whispered "I love you"s, stroking her head. I sang in her ear..poor woman, no where to get away from that..heh. She had a lot of family who loved her to the end. I hope I have that kind of farewell.

Bob had his birthday in the middle of all this drama. They gave him a piece of cake and held a cigarette lighter over it and sang. He got a card signed by several. When we went to Denney's to get his free breakfast, the staff gathered round and sang..never saw that at a Denney's before.

On our drive back, Bob caved and gave a guy five bucks...said his car was broke down across freeway on other side. The guy didn't pan handle Bob, just had the sign. Bob asked "what's wrong with your car?" Alternator. It's always the alternator isn't it. They also always seem to have cardboard and magic markers available..ever notice that? Anyway, he felt the young guy was genuine. At the next stop a girl was asking for money for her baby...no baby in sight.

We did see a funny sign on the back of a small vehicle being towed by a motor home. It read:
"Be patient, I'm pushing this great big motor home with two senior citizens inside". Cute.

There's always laughter mixed in with sadness..you ever notice that? Humans are strong people that way..we can shed our tears and laugh at the same time. No sense feeling guilty about it.

Have an awesome day Bloggers!!! We're having another birthday celebration for Bob's birthday now that we're home. Never thought we'd get sick of cake...but we see it when we look in the mirror that's for sure!!!