Our loss

I haven't posted for awhile because we have been dealing with the loss of my mother-in-law. She passed on October 22 from complications from pneumonia. It was very hard to let go, but I know she is happy to be with her husband and her son. She missed them so.

I will miss Norma's sense of humor and her wisdom. She taught me how to crochet and we had many interesting conversations while doing our handiwork. She was a lovely woman and I am better for having known her.

The bookseller had a really hard time watching his mother slip away. I understand how he was feeling, but it is impossible to shelter anyone from the pain of loss. Then, when you suddenly fell like an orphan, the total aloneness creeps in. He will get through this, but it breaks my heart to see him hurt.

So I am turning to happier thoughts. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I am so excited to have the days off so I can cook for the family and have them all around us. We will miss having Tim and Lori and the kids here, but they will surely be in our thoughts and prayers. I am most looking forward to making the gingerbread houses. A tradition we started just last year, but it is a good one. I make the houses (15 last year) and everyone brings candy for decorating them. Each one is different and uniquely their own. So much fun! I can't wait!