Preparations

Today was spent at Mountain View Funeral Home. This time (refer to a post on May 6th, I think..) we had an appointment. We had requested the same director, Chris Steward. What a neat guy! The lady in the tweed suit (May) was wearing a very dignified, blue pant suit. We got to bypass the sales room..I brought my camera this time, but didn't need it..(I keep alluding to my post in May..) One person I forgot to mention from our last experience here at Mountain View was the cemetery advisor...I won't mention his name, but he is the epitome of creepy. When we were there in May, he had on a black suit, black vest, black shirt with a black tie..Very creepy..His fingernails were manicured and had a very weak handshake. Today the shirt was orange and I can't remember the tie. Debbie and I had a difficult time trying not to laugh too much!

From there we had lunch and then headed to St. Mary's to plan the service. We got that done and our last stop was the florist. Everything is ready..

For me, finding the humor is what is keeping me sane. I know it's a defense mechanism, but that's me! I'm my Father's child. I was reading some letters my Dad wrote to my Mom while she was in Spain. He always said about me "Charlee is just being Charlee." I sure hope that was a good thing.

Right now I am numb. There are some details still to work out..putting together a memory table, a slide show with NO MUSIC!! I can't figure out the music on slide shows..Wednesday night I'm going to see "Mamma Mia" at the Shelton Cinemas for anyone who wants to join me..

We continue to covet your prayers. I had a real hard time sleeping last night. I kept seeing my Mom at the time of her death every time I closed my eyes. I will be working on her slide show and hope that will help put good images in my mind.

God Bless you dear friends!