Sunday, July 7, was the longest day of the year... on my calendar

Your calendar didn't tell you that yesterday was the longest day of the year... but for me, it was.  At least, the longest day so far this year.

Our daughter Angie returned to Tennessee on Saturday to be with her family, and yesterday was my first day "alone".

Thank you so much, Angie, for taking time away from your husband and daughter to care for your Mom while she was in the hospital and when she came home on hospice care. Thank you for being by my side and by your Mom's side when the sun rose on Friday morning, June 20, and Dianne took her last breath here on earth.  And, thank you for staying two weeks after she went home to be with her Lord...to help me pull things together.

Of course, I also have to thank Chris, Angie's husband, and Grace, their daughter, for so graciously sharing their "angel" with me.

I was blessed and Angie was blessed that she could take the time to be with me throughout this unexpected journey.  

I would like to thank all of our children and all of our family for all their visits, all their care for Dianne, and for being here for me when I needed you so much.

Today (Monday) is another day.  Will it be the longest day of my year?