all the best. I would write about my own wonderful father but I did that last year on his birthday so it would be redundant to do it again so soon. But I did have a wonderful Dad and I love him and miss him very much. Our loss is his gain as he will be celebrating Father’s Day today with his daughter, Sharon, my wonderful sister who joined him in heaven yesterday.My son, John, is off on a new adventure starting on Friday. He is going to pick up a glider in Georgia for the museum where he volunteers and trailer it all the way back to Oregon. You can read his blog here. He doesn’t write often but he promises to write about this adventure and his trip.
Want to say a big thank you to
all who sent condolences and words of comfort to me yesterday. I think all the siblings kinda thought in the back of our minds that Sharon would be the first to go. We just didn’t think it would be yesterday. I am doing much better today than yesterday and I know each day will get a little better. All of your comments did help so much.
We will be hosting a Celebration of Life here in our backyard next Sunday. We did the same for my nephew when he passed away several years ago. All the family thought it was very meaningful and Jim (Sharon’s husband) has requested that we do that again. Sharon did not like the outdoors much but she did enjoy the beach and my backyard. My brother, David, from Reno will be coming over to give the memorial. He is a retired pastor and such a wonderful person. His wife Linda is about the same age as Sharon and they were great friends. 
My two Portland area grand daughters arrived today. Bekah will be going to Musical Theater Camp starting tomorrow and Anna will be hanging with Grandma. Of course the first thing they wanted to know was if the pool was warmed up. YUP it is!!
We had our first driveway boondockers from Boondockers Welcome here last week. It was a great experience and a nice place for them to spend a couple of nights. They left for the coast yesterday but may be leaving their toad in our driveway next week while they take another short journey. It has worked fine and if you are interested in this program, you can check it out here.
Hope you have all enjoyed your weekend and again, thank you all for your support in the loss of my sister. It is much appreciated.
Sounds like your son is going to have quite an adventure!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the girls are with you two. Will be some laughter in the house. Help you get through some the these dark days.
Wonderful news about the driveway boondockers. So glad they are nice people. The first experience of anything can be sort of nerve wracking but sounds like yours turned out super!
Oh how beautiful it will be to have the Celebration in your backyard. It will be such a peaceful setting.
My condolences Donna. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your doing better today, and that you have family surrounding you...you are in our thoughts and prayers...hugs
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have some company to share this time with you. Watch out for those driveway boondockers. You may just have some who want to spend the summer there!
ReplyDeleteYou do sound a bit better today. One day at a time, of course, and nothing like flowers and good weather to help out with all of it. Isn't it wonderful that you and Russ picked this year to plant flowers instead of not planting like last year!?!?! and...does this mean that Mo and I have someplace to boondock in Eugene besides the mall?
ReplyDeleteglad to hear that you are feeling a bit better tonight, Donna..sounds like your house is going to be full of laughter and music with the granddaughters there for a visit!..
ReplyDelete{{hugs}} to you...one day at a time..
Glad things are better for you today. Take comfort in your memories. They will last forever.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are doing better today. I'm sure the initial shock must have dealt you a blow, but now, as reality sets in, I'm sure you can appreciate your sister is in a better place and she arrived without prolonged suffering. Peace be with you.
ReplyDeleteYou will probably be having ups and downs for a long time, but Sharon will only be having "ups"!
ReplyDeleteHere's a Bible verse that I came across that seems to fit Sharon: "All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." -- Pslam 139:16
The healing process has started and I can sense it in your writing. The Celebration of Life will be filled with tears and cheers and help further. One day at a time ...
ReplyDeleteSooo sorry to hear about Sharon, but you are right, earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Isn't it wonderful we have that assurance? Nothing like grandkids and flowers to make one feel better! We would LOVE to boondock in your driveway! God bless!
ReplyDeleteYou've got a great family - having the granddaughters and planning the Celebration of Life will be good to keep you busy. I'm glad you're doing better today.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous!
You have such beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to share your little corner of the world with other off-grid weirdos like us.
ReplyDeleteIf Sharon liked your backyard, then this service will definitely be meaningful. How old was she?
Don't feel that anything I say is quite adequate... just so glad that you have family to see you through. If we ever get back to Oregon we just might take you up on the space ;-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect place for Sharon's Celebration of Life. Hope Russ had a good Fathers Day even during this difficult time. Your pool and flowers all look so beautiful, certainly a nice place to spend summers with the family and Grands.
ReplyDeletejust popping in to say Hi..thinking about you all..hope you are coping well..
ReplyDeletehugs to you and Russ..
Donna..Thank you so much for sharing the loss of your dear sister and her life's celebration with us. I hope you feel better somehow by knowing how much you honor her!
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