October 5. I went and got my journal from last year to check my memory, but I was right. I have Margaret's name written on the front of that journal to distinguish it from all the inferior journals. The day's been looming like a tidal wave I calmly ignore until I won't be able to any more. But I will be comforted knowing we're all still together in her memory and soon we really will be all together.
I don't think we can really ignore the somewhat bittersweet time right now. All of our hearts are with the Trotochauds and Pates right now and I know we all have our arms around Donna, too. Who knows what else is going on, but in another way it's kind of perfect timing since most of us will be there with our usual support, not to mention idiotic fun and merriment here and there. Okay mostly fun and merriment...and interesting history. Too bad Tara has to hold down the fort at home, but it sure is for a good reason.
Well, I haven't felt much like lighting candles lately, but tomorrow I'll be lighting several candles for ALL of you. The light of my life.
2 comments:
Awwww. The mooshiness. Can't wait to see you/everyone.
Charlie, what a wonderful post, capturing what we feel. The day is now past; we made it through the first one.
The Ewings, Pates/Trotochauds, and Fikes will soon have well-deserved MOAGH (Mother-Of-All-Group-Hugs)
and some boiled peanuts. Margaret will share in both, except for the boiled peanuts.
See y'all soon!
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