rhododendron forests in the blue ridge mountains
this evening i arrived home from hendersonville, north carolina, after nearly two full days of driving.
the week's visit was wonderful, and included walks around the lake, too much card playing, improv games, and talking late into the night...
i miss abby, and all the kanuglians, very much, and wish i didn't have to wait an entire year to see them all again...
i did happen to lose a load of laundry last week as some of you may have read in ellen's journal, however the clothes were of less circumstance to me than hers; they can be replaced, and they're only material things anyhow...
my grandmother, joan rosenbaum moos, passed away on wednesday the 28th. it was expected as her body seemed to be gradually shutting down, and she was made as comfortable as possible by assorted painkillers and and amazing amount of assistance and love from my grandfather, mother and stepmother, laura. everyone who loved her dearly got to see her one last time, or otherwise express their love for her. she was ready...
even after preparing myself, i'm still in the shock phase after a good four days. the day before i saw her for the last time, i cried almost all day, but i have not allowed myself to cry almost at all since her passing...i'm not sure why. mostly because for a few days i was in a place with friends 24 hours a day, and because i want to remain as strong and calm as i possibly can for my mother. i love all of them more than i can describe.
the week's visit was wonderful, and included walks around the lake, too much card playing, improv games, and talking late into the night...
i miss abby, and all the kanuglians, very much, and wish i didn't have to wait an entire year to see them all again...
i did happen to lose a load of laundry last week as some of you may have read in ellen's journal, however the clothes were of less circumstance to me than hers; they can be replaced, and they're only material things anyhow...
my grandmother, joan rosenbaum moos, passed away on wednesday the 28th. it was expected as her body seemed to be gradually shutting down, and she was made as comfortable as possible by assorted painkillers and and amazing amount of assistance and love from my grandfather, mother and stepmother, laura. everyone who loved her dearly got to see her one last time, or otherwise express their love for her. she was ready...
even after preparing myself, i'm still in the shock phase after a good four days. the day before i saw her for the last time, i cried almost all day, but i have not allowed myself to cry almost at all since her passing...i'm not sure why. mostly because for a few days i was in a place with friends 24 hours a day, and because i want to remain as strong and calm as i possibly can for my mother. i love all of them more than i can describe.