The lights streams in down the lake as I sit at my parents kitchen table.
Dad eats his lunch and adds to our dialogue.
Jamie sits and writes my mom’s eulogy.
Auntie Gail is on the phone to fill in the gaps. Thank God for her great memory.
JC and CC practice memorizing their poem.
Marnie keeps the copious amounts of beautiful flowers and food organized.
Sexy Neck is gathering and testing AV equipment. He is so talented and a pillar of faith.
Me, I walk around in disbelief.
Numb.
Dumbfounded.
I gather photos and memorabilia that represent my mom and her life.
I add what I can, as I love having this time to talk about my beautiful mom.
I am privileged to be walking this journey with such selfless, thoughtful, caring, loving people.
My prayer is that tomorrow God’s love, peace and light will shine on us tomorrow. I pray that my mama would be proud.
See you tomorrow in person and in spirit.
And no I am not going to sing!!
"Be" ENOUGH 
Hi Joanna and Michelle, Mike and all your family. I just wanted to add a bit to your wonderful blog. Some things I remember. Your Mum -taking a course where she needed to study a child. She asked if she could do this with Ryan. I said sure as long as he was ok. Of course, easy going Ryan assented. Then you Mom said what if I do all three boys? Again. Sure if they are ok. So she did. Because all she did was confidential I never really knew what was asked or answered, but she did tell me they were classic: oldest, middle and youngest. When I see and hear of your fun exploits with your three boys Joanna, I can’t help but go back to my own years with 3boys.
Just one other thing. On your wedding day, when our friend Jean Rapaich was here at our home, doing your hair, I can’t begin to tell you how special it was to me. A GIRL in my home getting ready for her wedding day. Wow. And your wonderful selfless Mom easily and willingly sharing that with me. Little things mean a lot. I picture Gwen- always with a wonderful smile on her face. And that’s the smile she is bestowing on your family now. Sending love to all. Jan and Don
Your Mom would be so proud !!!