The Last Farewell-RIP Mr. President
Today was the funeral for President George H.W. Bush. IT was held at the National Cathedral in DC. According to one of the news reports I heard you had to be invited to this funeral. That makes sense in ways that I can’t begin to imagine. All Living Past Presidents were to be in attendance I believe. I heard or read that the Bush Family and President Trump have put aside their differences for today (that’s a no brainer Mr. Trump).
There were many dignitaries from around the world. There were members of President Bush Sr.’s cabinet in attendance (some of them have shared memories in interviews on the news radios, and of course on CNN) and members of the Carrier with President Bush’s name on were his pallbearers. USA Today printed up an Itinerary.
One of my coworkers asked why the banks and Post office closed for the President’s funeral. She made the comment no other Presidents were garnered this honor. I had to look it up. Especially when I told her because it announced as a day of mourning. I am guessing it is at the discretion of the sitting President.
I confess I had it on in the background. I saw the videos of the past Presidents in the church, the procession from the rotunda. I couldn’t help but get emotional. I did during the memorial Service too. Its loss, and sadness, I would do it for anyone.
Work was good I got to spend it mostly on Scanning since the banks and post office were closed. A few people came to see if I was feeling better from the Pink eye. I even apologized to HV when she stopped by. Clearly she wasn’t the one who said anything but the person who did has been avoiding me today. Except to remind me to wipe everything down. Told her i got it covered. Shakes head.
Late this afternoon I heard from OB/GYN regarding the bone density and I have what is known as Osteopenia. One step before Osteoporosis and she recommended i have calcium supplements and Vitamin D. Will update Health Blog with this information. I also will share with Alex.
OH man i should have been following discussions on Meetup. For the Finding friends group. There seems to be someone who doesn’t like the wednesday night set up or location and if we do other things and Why always in North Haven. Great. Have this feeling there might be a power struggle coming along. I will need to let Gillion handle this. I will be leaving work around 5:15 to join them.
WHen I get home I will need to feed kitties and empty the garbage and get ready for tomorrow’s activities. I know I won’t be doing cards. I want to finish the organizing project first.