Dad has been gone for 2 weeks as of last night. Not a day has gone by that I haven't found myself wiping tears from eyes. It's the smallest, silliest things that cause them to stream down my face. We all miss him tremendously. Mom has been so strong through everything; Dad would be so proud. I am so proud.
Greg flew home on Monday. I am so thankful for all that he did for mom while he was there. He has made such big changes in his life. He changed mom's brakes pads. He cleaned up her house after we all left on Sunday and put things away in the garage that mom wouldn't have been able to do. He figured out what needed to be done to get dad's scooter running so she would be able to use it to go to the grocery store. I know that he was very grateful for someone buying his plane ticket to be there.
Mom went back to work on Tuesday. She said the first day back everyone was so kind. We were so thankful for the many co-workers who were at the memorial service. On Wednesday, mom had a very emotionally hard day. After talking to Greg and I, we discovered all 3 of us had emotional break downs that day. Mom said dad must have doing something in heaven that day. Greg and I both talk to mom every day. I know other family members and friends call her frequently too. Thank you.
So now we are working on getting mom independent. Something dad had been working on ever since he became sick. At our family gathering Sunday, Steve and Greg surfed the Internet to find a lift that will work for mom. It has to be one that loads the electric chair from the side so that she can ride the chair on the lift and then get in her car and then operate the lift to load the chair. They found one that will work for $2,400. Greg called and found the same lift for $2,000. I believe Greg is going to order it on Monday and mom is working out a way to pay for it. If you want to contribute something to help mom pay for it you can email me (melodyjdouglass@yahoo.com) and I will let you know where to send the money. Aunt Cathy has a mechanic that she thinks can install the lift at a good price, so we will need figure out how to pay for that as well. This will enable mom to be independent.
We will be posting pictures soon of the services. We appreciate everyones kind words and continued concern for mom. This is the first time in her life that mom has been alone so I would encourage anyone to call or visit or email or whatever other form of contact you would like to have with her.
Thanks.
Melody
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Melody, thanks so much for continuing with updates and letting us knowwhat's happening. We realise that it must take time and effort that u are short of at the best of times. Hope that u r recovering well from your op. We still remember Sherry and u all in prayer.
Hello family
Thank you for keeping us informed over the last few months. I really appreciate the extra efforts.
It is for me, as I'm sure for you all, starting to really sink in that Larry is gone from us. I miss him so much and his gentle humor. Hope that Taz and Bandit are keeping Sherry in good company and can brighten things up for her.
You all have my continued love and prayers for the coming days, weeks and months. May your healing be complete and your memories full of goodtimes.
With love,
Jeanne james
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