It's been a long two weeks. We were both sad and comforted to see Aunt Sue pass away last week. She had been in such pain and so uncomfortable. The doctors could not give her any more help for her many problems, so at age 82, it was decided to make her comfortable and ease her into death. She died so peacefully. We had lots of family here with Dennis and I representing the Stokes family. The service was sweet and meaningful to those present. Lunch here for the whole gang was fun and we enjoyed seeing cousins we rarely see.
Sunday we dedicated twins at church--my job is to intro the families and present the little bibles. It was good to see how the circle of life goes around and around...
In addition to that there have been lots of other vicissitudes of life happening, but they are not interesting.
I did participate in the silent auction at church to the tune of 10 knitted items. I had knitted a funky animal print shawl out of chenille from Michaels with a black fur border that had quite a bidding war going on. All items sold well. I noticed a fifth grader walking away with my crayon colored socks and she seemed thrilled to have them.
Now I'm preparing a training session to help people who want to know how to be a support system to families and individuals who are experiencing pain and loss. It's through church and involves beginning a CareNet program for our members and community. I'm using my Stephen Ministry training as resource material.
But other than that I'm preparing for the holidays--reserved my Honey Baked Ham--whoohoo. We will travel to KY to be with our extended family but not our children. They will be coming to Memphis for Christmas, at least I hope we can swing it. David is between jobs and not too anxious to travel but we are trying to work out decently priced tickets for LA to Memphis. I just want all my chicks here!
I've finished reading Rasputin's Daughter by Robert Alexander and am on to finishing The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. I need to go to Nashville and hide out in our condo and read for days until I've caught up with the huge stack of "to be read" on several tables all over the house. But knitting Christmas gifts is taking first place for now. More on that later.
And, hallelujah, Obama is moving along the transition highway and doing a good job!
I don't know about you but I'm waiting and praying that 2009 is way better than 2008.
That's the way it is...the circle of life....right here in Memphis. See y'all.
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