Over the holiday break my girlfriend Jill's mother went to be with our Maker. It was not necessarily expected, at least as quick as it happened. I decided to make a two day trip down to Florida to be there for the celebration of Jane's life. I left Thursday night, Dec 29th and came back in Saturday night, New Year's Eve at 1153 PM (By the time I got my baggage it was about 1215...but best of all his mom kept the girls up to see me, we regretted it the next day but it was perfect that night). It was a short trip, but so nice to see a great friend even if the reason wasn't exactly optimal. On Friday morning and afternoon I got to attend Jane's services and be around Jill's supportive family. Friday evening we got to spend some time with Jill's husbands friends at dinner. Saturday we went to the mall and of course the beach. Eating outside with 85 degree weather on New Year's Eve was confusing for my body, but SOOOOO NICE. I continue to keep Jilly's family in our prayers as she lost her brother to a long battle with cancer this Sunday also. He is at peace and no longer suffering so this is a blessing. Somehow Jill's family says "why not us" whereas most people I know would say "why us?" They are truly inspirational people and I am BEYOND BLESSED that I get to be a part of their lives.
Great view from lunch, outside...sweating?????
Like a total Ohioan I had to wade in the water. Chloe, her daughter ended up in just a diaper because she REALLY likes water :)
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