04.18.06

Bad news

Posted in Family at 12:43 pm by loretta

Mom died this morning.

My only consolation is that her suffering is at an end.

Maureen flew out already, but we can’t get a plane until tomorrow. I’m annoyed.

04.10.06

Last Hurrah

Posted in Family, Fun at 11:27 pm by loretta

This weekend, I travelled to Nebraska for my Mother’s 69th birthday party. Usually I don’t bother to see her on her birthday, because it’s several hours in an airplane AND several more hours in a car. A card and a call are generally enough.

This birthday was different. It’s probably her last one.
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