Sadly, this birthday (the 8th) came with the news that my lovely father-in-law had passed away. He had been fighting Alzheimer’s for the past few years. We braved the ice to drive to Kansas City. It was a scary drive while we were in Arkansas but clear when we got to the Missouri border. Crazy!
The time at a funeral is so interesting. Difficult but also very good time with the family. I was able to play my harp for the visitation and funeral and I think my mother-in-law appreciated it. It is nice to be able to have something concrete to do that I also think is caring and beautiful.