It's going well.

I talked to Tonya today and she said at the moment everyone is doing well. She said everyone had a GREAT time last night. It was the 4 uncles and all of the kids and Aunt Bernie sitting around celebrating the life of Uncle Wally. Playing cards, telling stories and drinking a little too much. She said some of them didn't feel so good this morning, but she said it was wonderful. I know the boys took the Uncles out fishing today - so they must be having good weather.

I asked her about the services and why they didn't have the memorial service this week while they were all down there. According to the Catholic church you have to have a funeral first before you can have a memorial service. So the funeral is tentatively set now for May 5th at Holy Cross because it takes 7-10 days for cremation and they don't want to rush it or rush coming home for the 1st. So Tonya, and Susan I believe she said are going to work with Aunt Joy on getting the arrangements set up. It is a very hard process to go through.

Tonya said they are starting to leave tomorrow some of them, I know the 4 brothers come back tomorrow afternoon - I am sure dad is exhausted but I am sure he is grateful that he went down there. I think it is so neat that the four of them were able to make this trip and that they were able to be there for Aunt Bernie and the kids and be able to share laughter and tears with them all. Like Tonya said - we have such a WONDERFUL family and it's times like these that you really appreciate them and need them the most.

Have a safe trip all of you travelers tomorrow - hopefully dad's plane won't be delayed this time around

P.S. - There are pictures at the bottom of this page of our belated Easter celebration - Chaotic as always :)

Much love to all,