...was had by all.
Terry's Memorial Tree Planting and Bon Fire was wonderful!
There were a good number of folks there by the time the fire was put out -- sometime after midnight. A great group of people! The food was fabulous. The weather was wonderful. Delightful experience overall!
OregonConnie, I couldn't do the story justice. Will you post how you 'attended' the Memorial??
We started way too early and stayed way too long...
Here are some photos shared by OregonConnie:
And, we had an equally wonderful Sunday, weather-wise, as well. A day I just didn't have the energy to take advantage of. *sighs* Fortunately, the folks coordinating the Memorial have helped tremendously with the leaves at da Red House. Kevin's been staying on top of the leaves that eventually choke our creek.
Monday I was just as tired. *sighs*
Tuesday I felt energetic enough to do some chores and both dd and Seth said I was looking more energetic and healthier.
I still feel bloated and learned today that I've gained 25 lbs. since all of this began *heavy, heavy sighs*
We also learned today that the aberrant cell count has decreased by over half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *does da dance o' joy*
More at eleven.
Happy Birthday, Drew!
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That's the way to celebrate a life. I don't know if I ever met Terry, but if that's the way his friends remember him, I wish I had.
I am in the process of collecting pictures of my friend Pati to make a slide show of her full life. There will be a memorial gathering Friday evening which will include the first edition of the slide show, but I'm hoping to continue to gather pictures for a more extensive version to eventually give to her baby granddaughter so that she will know who her grandma really was.
I’d be happy to share the way I attended Terry’s memorial in Iowa City from my home in Eugene, Oregon. If you’ll look back at those photos dp posted on the blog, you’ll see her sitting with her computer behind the potluck table. That little image on her computer screen is ME! And the last photo with the laptop beside the fire, that’s me, too. *grin* Because I have a laptop with a web cam, and am familiar with the audio/video chat function, and because I knew Kevin and dp were just as “geeky” as me when it comes to computers, I encouraged them to set up an audio/video chat with me on their computer on the day of the memorial. It was awesome. I was able to see and talk to anyone who happened to sit down at the computer, and watch the comings and goings when everyone was busy. And due to the blessings of wireless internet connections, and the fact that dp has a laptop, “I” was able to be carried around the area that day and watch the memorial tree planting, and be a part of the circle at the fire.
Many people have shared with me that they were surprised to be able to feel an emotional connection with me through the computer, and that was my biggest reward of the day. It was wonderful to be able to share my grief over Terry’s sudden death and my joy in knowing him in life with other friends and family members. I was also able to finally meet some of his family and friends who, for nearly 25 years, I’d just heard Terry talk about.
There were some really sad moments, but there were also many, many happy ones, and knowing Terry really well, I can’t imagine a party he would have loved any more than the one that took place to celebrate his life.
Thank you again, Kevin and dp, for providing such a wonderful place to have the gathering. And thanks to all of you who took the time to sit down at the computer and visit with me.
~OregonConnie
Thanks, OregonConnie! We're still talking about it.
NancyTurtle, we were so sorry to hear about Pati and are hoping that she's found some ease in this transition. I know you will miss her as a traveling companion *hugs*
The first edition of the slide show is complete.
Pati had lived with considerable physical and emotional pain the last few years. She dealt with the physical with class and worked hard to resolve the emotional issues. We think she felt she had settled all of the family issues and was ready to move on to the next level.
She stopped by my place on her way "out". I think she is still traveling and loving it.
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