I was preparing another Link Love post for today, but that
will have to wait. We’ve had another death in the family, this time my
stepfather, and I’ll be flying out to
That’s always the way, isn’t it? We’re getting ready for our
son’s graduation from high school and all that entails, but life keeps on
happening around us. I say “life” on purpose, because death is a part of life. My
family members both had good, full lives and are now at peace, no more
suffering or pain.
My stepfather, Ron, married my mom when I was in college. He
was good to and for her, and always kind to me, too. (I’ve been fortunate in
stepparents—my stepmother is a gem.) Ron loved life, was extremely
active—going to the gym early in the morning and working in the yard. When my
mom needed to move north to care for my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s
disease, Ron willing left Southern California where he
had lived for many years, to live with my mom in her childhood home and support
her in her care of Grandma. He loved USC
(the University of Southern
California
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| Fishing on the Sacramento River |
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| With my mom in 2011 |
I’ll be back with you in about a week or so. Thanks so much
for your support!
