It has been a tough week. Lots of emotions. I think the emotions will be around for a long time but there will not be a funeral. Or memorials.
The Old Man was waked well. There were stories and laughter. Skates were put on for the first time in 20 years. Or close. But we are the Old Man's. Which means we put on our skates. Laugh that we cannot do anything and then someone tries the first spin. Then it is all over. I have the bruises to prove it. I hit a rut and went down setting up for a one foot spin. It took three days for the bruise on my bum to even color. But it does not really hurt much to sit on anymore! But did I just go around in circles after that? That would be wise with not having skated in eighteen months, yes? Not if your one of the Old Man's. His statement would be: again. I am going to make myself cry just writing this.
It has been a week of lots of visiting and people. Not as much drama as could have been expected but there was stress. I have ended up with an ear infection and cold. I chose to take care of it by sleeping a lot instead of drugs and pushing through. I think it was the correct decision.
I am off to see more people today. I made the brownies for dinner tonight. It is a Kraft corporation recipe but everyone seems to love it. A good throw down dinner addition. I will put an enchilada casserole together to take with us as well. There will be laughter, walks on the beach, food, adult beverages. A nice change from an emotional week. Maybe I will actually get something finished to show here!