"I'm going to go back there someday" - The past few days

As I mentioned before My grandmother passed away last Friday.

Thank you to everyone for their well wishes, thoughts, & prayers

I am the oldest of 3 sons.

The middle brother, Bruce, now lives in Florida. When I spoke with him Saturday night he was planning on flying up Monday or Tuesday.

Sunday morning I spoke to my youngest brother, Brian. He already had Wednesday off, but needed to switch to a morning shift on Tuesday so that He and I could make it to the wake.

I hear from my parents. My father had been on a trip in Schenectady N.Y.; My mother is at their house on Cape Cod. They decide to meet at my house, drive up in 1 car together, and leave a car for me to use.

I hear from Bruce, Airline tickets are too expensive, he can't come.

Monday I go in to work. Arrange what I need to with them.

I hear from Bruce; he is flying up after all. He'll fly into Boston about 6pm, he won't make it to the wake, but he'll be there for the funeral (and by the way, do I have a suit jacket he can borrow).

I hear from Brian; he did switch to a morning shift tuesday, he needs to pick up something appropriate to wear at Boomerangs a resale store.

Tuesday I sleep in thinking it will take 1 and a half hours to get to J.P. from Worcester. Instead it takes me 2 1/2 hours (major trafic backup). I arrive about 2pm. Brian and I head north and get to my grandfather's house about 5pm.

I won't go over all the family details. In spite of my grandmother (Margo) being gone, It was good to get almost all of the family together and catching up.

Wednesday The funeral service was a nice service, My father said a few words. My cousin Stephanie sang (leaving few if any dry eyes). We all went to lunch at the Inn where my Aunt works, and talked some more. I drove back to Worcester with my mother, she continued on to the cape.

I need to plan some trips to see family this summer.