Citygrrrl

…I’m heading out of town today for a family funeral.  It wasn’t a surprise death, but rather a protracted period of dying from an incurable disease.  And yet, when she finally took that final turn and the end was obviously near, I felt surprised.  All of the waiting made us feel like we would be waiting for forever.  And now she’s gone.  It doesn’t feel entirely real.  But, that’s what funerals and memorials are for.  Reality checks.  Closure. Saying goodbye.  My mom-in-law is finally at peace and I feel good about that.

Enjoy the Portland weather while I’m gone!