A year ago today my oldest brother Max (Gene) passed away. I had turned my phone to silent before I went to bed and forgot to turn it back on. Max’s best friend attempted to call me several times to let me know the news. I finally got her messages and made contact with her. Kathy and I ventured back east to clean out Max’s apartment and settle his affairs.
It still feels like something is missing in our family. Someone asked me the other day how many siblings I had and it took my breath away for a moment when I had to say I had five but only four are still alive.
This has been a quiet, stay-at-home day. I did a bit of paperwork for Love in Action and a bit of housecleaning. I have somewhere to go the next three days so I have been mostly mentally preparing myself for that.
Nicole called and told me about her trip to China. It sounded like they have a fabulous experience. I was surprised when I asked her if it was like Japan and she said no it was more like India. Not sure you could convince me to go to China now. Loud, crowded places and roads are not my thing. I’m grateful they had a safe journey and have wonderful memories of their trip.
I managed to call and get the compliance report for my CPAP records requested to be sent to my primary doctor before my visit Thursday. I also scheduled a haircut for tomorrow. He had an opening an hour before my cardiologist appointment which was perfect and will save me a trip to town.
I have to be in Emporia at 10:30 in the morning for my haircut. Grateful it isn’t earlier than that. Wednesday I have to be in Topeka at 6:45 for an MRI. That is way too early! I don’t do mornings well these days.
Both Kathy and I could have taken naps this afternoon. It feels like it may storm this evening and the air feels heavy. We could use the rain although we don’t need high winds or hail. Colorado is to get a late spring snow storm. They can keep the snow!
Almost to fall asleep as I write. Hmmm…..
Enjoying this day of quiet. I am becoming a hermit and I may like that! Preparing myself for getting back out and for the cooler weather that is coming.
Grateful for a day of rest, grateful for my oldest brother’s life and the joy he brought me, and grateful for memories.