Greetings friends and family;
In spite of all we are dealing with today was a good day. While none of us got much sleep last night we gathered together at about 10 to have some breakfast together at one of Larry's favorite nearby places: Biscuits Cafe. Sherry, Melody and I, our daughter Kaity, and Sherry's sister Charlene went as well as my (Steve's) mother Helen and sister Kathy. It was a great time - lots of laughs. We then ventured back to the apartment and hung out for a while. Sherry's granddaughter who is attending Portland State University, came down for the afternoon and evening.
Sherry's Pastor Gil Sr and Pastor Gil Jr along with their wives came by to interact with the family a bit - share some encouraging words and to pray. Sherry also talked with Pastor Gil Sr. about the memorial service (details to come soon).
Sherry's employer, Ash Creek Associates, was having a company bowling party today. We thought it would be good for Sherry to get out of the house so we took her over to the party for a little while. She was loved on by so many great people that she works with. Many of them knew and loved Larry.
After leaving the bowling alley we stopped at another of Larry's favorites, the Macaroni Grill, for a quick bite of dinner. This time it was just Sherry, Melody, Emily, Kaity and myself. Sherry got to talk with one of Larry's favorite bartenders (Heather) to tell her the news of Larry's passing.
We got back to the apartment at about 6:30 and Sherry went straight to bed where she will likely stay until morning. She deserves and very much needs a good nights rest.
Sherry has had lots of phone calls from folks as the news is getting out. It is very encouraging to her as are the comments you all are leaving on this blog.
More details to come...
Steve (for the family)
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2 comments:
Sounds like you had a good first day. God Bless you and your family and hope for nothing but good days ahead. Thanks for keeping us all posted on everything that's going on. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always, Darice
I awoke thinking of all of you this A.M. I've walked this journey myself and I know how important it is to have the support of family and friends. I'm far away in miles but close to you in spirit.
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