I really should be in bed.
We decided today that trying to keep to our normal schedule while we are waiting for the family to return from Florida was a good idea. I paid bills today, and Elegante Mother and I worked together to fix dinner. She cooked a rump roast in the crock pot. I would have passed on it, and put the roast in the freezer, but I realized that we both needed something to keep us busy, and we both needed an organized dinner.
I went for about 35 hours with only two or three hours of sleep. Last night I finally crashed at 10:30 and I slept like a rock for more than 12 hours I'm sure that accounts for why I'm still awake, but I think I'll be heading off to bed soon. I have to be up at 6:00, so I suspect that I'll be in bed early tomorrow night.
There's been little Dear Husband could do in Florida because of the holiday. Tomorrow he should be able to find his son's safety deposit box and hopefully, the will. No matter what, tomorrow will be the day the wake has to be planned. I think there will be a wake in Florida on Friday or Saturday, and then one here early next week.
We've all found that it helps to be doing something productive. But, it's sometimes difficult to find the concentration we need to carry out our work. The family has drawn together, rather like a specialized mini support group. I hope our grandson sees this, and realizes that we are there for him, in the same way.
Thank you all for your kind notes and calls. We appreciate the cloak of support and love that you've wrapped around us.
Comments (2)
If the grandson in question is whom I remember you speaking about, Buffy, I have no doubt he sees the family drawing together, more importantly, the need of family at this time in his life. I just hate you did not make this trip with DH to be there for said grandson, but understandable with other family obiligations. I have no doubt of anyone who knows you or has come to know you and DH and EM, our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to all of you and your family. All though not in person, at this time, feel my arms around you and if you need me I'll be there!!!! Love to you all!!!
Posted by Jamie | January 3, 2006 4:52 AM
Posted on January 3, 2006 04:52
Thank you, Jamie. Dear Husband's remaining children and their spouses and I are here in Illinois. The plan is for us to wait to attend the wake that will be held here, but it's very hard not to be with our loved ones in Florida, so that might change at any time.
Yes, my grandson is no stranger to sadness, having lost his mother. It's more important than ever that he see we love and support him.
Posted by buffy | January 3, 2006 9:24 AM
Posted on January 3, 2006 09:24