Lainy and I went out to lunch the 31st so we could have a quiet time together before she left. We went to one of my favorite places in the city, The Bluebird Cafe on the westside. It is organic, local - all the good things and the food is wonderful. I had a homey fried potatoes and egg concoction which felt like comfort on a fork. We then went to Urban Arts and Crafts since I thought she would like that and we might find something special for Kathryn, the just 6 year old grand who didn't make the trip. So wise, 6 is just too young for such long distance waiting and grief.,especially aroumd virtual strangers to her.
Lainy found a bracelet wire on which one could load gems and jewels and take them off and re-arrange and put back on endlessly. we had a great time selecting an assortment. We then hit the bakery for cupcakes. I got a german chocolate which I left on the back porch, but it was still good later when I remembered it. Benj and the 3 older grands went to the airport to check outr the hangar and to see our Shirley. She had been too ill to come to the service and we needed to touch base with her. Amy was left withe swimmers: little guys and Emma. Sarah and Drew went back to work. we gathered for soup and sandwiches at dinner and made plans for Friday. the big decision was WWI Museum or Science City across the street.
Friday arrived with my not having the energy or too much leg pain or some such trouble so after not sleeping I decided to stay ome and quiet. I had a pre-scheduled doctor's appointment in the am so I did that and then bowed out of the left of the day. Benj and family headed south after their touring in the city and Lainy and David would leave in the wee hours of Saturday morning.. The new normal is catching up to us.
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