Category Archives: Cemetery

Saying Good-bye and Renewing Friendships

Today I said “Good-bye” to my cousin, Erma. It was time…she was 95 years young. But it’s hard to say good-bye, even when they’re older. She was a cousin on my dad’s side of the family. Her mother lived to … Continue reading

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My Last Farewell

The morning after Mother’s memorial service we, Jerry, Pam, Gene and I, headed for Washington. Mother’s ashes were to be buried with Dad’s at Stanwood, Washington. I just can’t believe both of my parents are gone. Jerry and Gene loading … Continue reading

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We Found It…

If you’ve ever searched for a certain grave in a cemetery you know what our day was like yesterday! But we found it! My sister, Lorraine and her husband, George. Lorraine died suddenly, September 4, 2012.  I miss her so … Continue reading

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A Typical Day All In The Day Of Me

This morning I woke up between 5:00 and 5:30 AM. I wonder why I wake up so early now that I don’t have to wake up early!? I was up and downstairs before 6:00 AM. Coffee starts making at 6:30. … Continue reading

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A Brand New Thought

There were only a few of us at the cemetery on Monday to bury Lorraine. I didn’t think I would write about this day because it was such a hard day, harder then the day before when her memorial service … Continue reading

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Travel Log # 13 USA, Portland, Oregon

Flying into Portland and again leaving I had beautiful, spectacular views of the mountains. Mt Hood and Mt St. Helen. The mountain pictures I took from my seat on the plane, through the window! I’ve been to Portland, Oregon several … Continue reading

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Travel Log # 13 USA Massachusetts

I’ve been to Massachusetts twice. The first time was on my honeymoon, 52 3/4 years ago! We only took home movies so I have no pictures to show. My second time to go was October 2011. Sadly, I was there about … Continue reading

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There is Something About a Cemetery

I’ve trekked through many cemeteries. Usually I’ve been looking for a relative’s grave. Jerry, surprisingly, has gone with me on some of these hikes! This last weekend I was in the lovely state of Massachusetts where history abounds! I saw and, of course, took … Continue reading

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