Doug's Dad was able to come out and visit this weekend. He has tried before, but either we were going to be gone or he had something going on. We had some excellent meals while he was here and a nice bonfire. We were able to take him to Oakwood and eat on the patio as well. It's hard for all of us to believe that Jeanette has been gone from our lives for a year this week. There are so many times that I want to call her and tell what we are all up to. She would have loved hearing about Meg choosing #11 just like her Dad, and I know she would have enjoyed Cal's picture in the paper this week. Brett kept her up to date with his weekly phone calls which she greatly appreciated, and she would have been thrilled with the news of Cam's new school.
Jeanette's death definitely left a hole in the Heinisch family. We are glad that we had the time that we did with her. When she was first diagnosed Doug hoped she would live long enough for Cameron to remember her. She did and Cam does have a lot of fond memories. Meg still sleeps with the blanket they made, and we all speak of her often. When I asked Doug how he was feeling this weekend, I thought he said it best, "There are no guarantees in life. Therefore we have to appreciate all that we have while we have it." His Mom did that well and we all are better people for having her in our lives.
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