Tomorrow, I'm going "home" for the day

[lizziegrace]

to the place I lived all through elementary school. Lelapin and I are leaving early so we have time to drive around my old neighborhood, school and other haunts. I think it's been at least 15 years since I've been back. I want to see if the lake we skated on behind my old house is still there. If the shops in downtown are still there. I hope Lelapin doesn't mind being dragged down my memory lane...

I got a call from my 3rd grade teacher this morning. She worked with my cousin for years. She's coming down for visitation. I'm guessing every teacher we had (who's still alive) will be at the funeral home tomorrow. Feels very strange - going back to a time when I was young and had my whole life ahead of me. I was part of a "pair and a spare" since I had a twin sister and a younger sister. Lots of catching up to do after 35 years...

I miss Jimmy. The messages left on the funeral home site are wonderful testimonies to a man who was admired, respected and loved. May we all be so fortunate when our time here is over.

We're meeting OhioBlues and LoveOhioBlues for dinner afterwards.

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. *hugs* I hope that being with all those people who loved your cousin brings

you comfort.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear lizzie...

I hope you and Lelapin have a lovely time...

What a bittersweet trip it will be, though...

Which town is it?

I hope your trip won't wear you out... :hug:

[lizziegrace]

3. A suburb of Cincinnati

I lived there from 1964-1972

Lelapin can help drive and meeting OhioBlues for dinner will help us decompress after the day.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Ah, good...

It's not too far away...

Safe journey to you both, sweetie...

Both physically, and emotionally...

:hug:

[supernova]

4. Safe travels tomorrow, lizziegrace

Funerals are awful, but connecting with long lost friends and family afterwards is rewarding.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

6. Thank you

I feel so badly for his widow and children. :(