Sunday, February 15, 2009

Sunday Night

Hi to all - thought I would give you an up-date of what's been happening around here. Don't get excited - nothing spectacular. I think making it from day to day is a pretty big accomplishment. I didn't get to go to the town hall meeting. My dear friend, Jill, did and she was so very impressed. She said it did not really matter what your politics are, you can't help but be uplifted and encouraged by President Obama. He appeared to her to be genuine, gracious, and even if he makes mistakes (don't they all), he is dedicated to making it better for us.

I spent yesterday with Becca. We had a lovely time. I'm afraid I have created a monster. She fell in love with pedicures and she told me she intends to ask her mom to take her when she returns home. Sorry, Monica! She will be coming back here in April, and I already have plans for getting another for her and one for me. We also went shopping. Didn't buy anything but we had fun trying stuff on and laughing at the silly looking stuff. Trust me, there was a lot!

On March 22, here in Naples, there is an event sponsored by Avow Hospice. It is their 5th annual butterfly release. I will be taking part and will be asking that they include Mark in their memorial service. It seems to me to be a wonderful way to honor his memory and to share his story with the other attendees. I understand this may be a nation-wide hospice event. If you have a hospice in your area, I encourage you all to see if they will be doing something similar. If you can go, you can say a silent prayer for Mark and all the others whose lives are being remembered. I am having several of our friends go with me and we will use this as our own, private memorial. It is also a chance for all to sponsor hospice's wonderful works by making donations. I think there is even a ball the night before, as a fund raiser. I won't be attending that - my glass slippers are a little dirty.

I love you all and hope this finds you all doing well. I appreciate finding your little notes on here. Nothing new on the book front - I just checked with the software people and they still don't have the bugs worked out of the program yet. I'll keep you up-dated. In the meantime - NEVER GIVE UP!

6 comments:

Carol said...

A butterfly release sounds beautiful! I haven't heard of anything like that here, but I will look into it. I hope that the event is really meaningful for you.

It sounds like you and Becca had a great girlie time!

Travis Cody said...

There are several hospices in this area. I'll have to see if any of them are doing this event.

Be well.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the update. I think about you a lot. I'm glad to read about your visit with Becca, it sounds great. The butterfly release sounds wonderful, something I'd like to see. I'll look into it too.
--Amanda Lynn

Anonymous said...

Hello..
My name is Jazemin and I'm a 15 years old girl from Germany.
When I read your storys I get so sad...
I wish that there could be a way so you won't die.
I hope all of your friends share the last time with you and be by your side when the end is finally there...
I hope they on't be toupset then and can smile when they are thinking about you.
In the end I really hope the last months won't get so hard.
All best regrets and God may bless you

Anonymous said...

oh =D
I meant regardes..
I am confused these days..
I'm sorry

j said...

The butterfly release sounds wonderful. An excellent tribute.

I love that your grandaughter enjoyed her time with you so much.
It is so great to hear from you Rebecca.