My dear, sweet, young Uncle died. He had been sick but his quick departure was unexpected. He is one of our favorite relatives...really. He's a throw-back to the days of John Wayne. Strong. Quiet. The hardest worker ever. He had this great laugh, deep in his throat. I will miss him. I don't mean to bum everyone out with this week we are having. It has been a tough one, though.
Here is a run down of the week: Alan's beloved Grandpa died Tuesday morning. On Wednesday night we all got the flu. Luckily it was a 24 hour bug...but, without going into details, it was a doozy. We had to cancel our holiday party for the New Year. We woke up hoping our flu bug would be gone when we got the news of Uncle Mark passing away just minutes before 2009.
To top this memorable week? It is Max's birthday today! He is 7 years old today. No party for Max. He asked that we just make it family today. Where does he get this maturity? (We know that Alan and I are not genetically responsible for him...but his birth Mom also marvels at this little person!)
One thing I can say about this week...it has heightened our awareness of how important individual people are in our lives. We feel grateful for the sweet comments left by those of you that read this blog. We are grateful for the unnoticeable, but nevertheless, indelible mark each person that touches our lives has left. We hope your 2009 is full of friends and family for you to love.
7 comments:
So sorry to hear about your uncle.
Happy birthday to Max!
it's all or nothing, isn't it??? We're thinking about you guys! We love you!
Wow... Wendy what a horrible time for you and your family. You must be reeling from one moment to the next. I received more then one Christmas letter this holiday season of news of friends dealing with grief. I'm so sad to add you to that company. I will keep you and them in my prayers. I've heard bad things come in 3s. 2 deaths and the flu, you're due for some happier times. Hope Max's birthday brought smiles to everyone.
What a week it has been for you and your family. Know we are thinking of you.
I can't believe Max is 7 (going on 70 with his mature outlook on life).
Love ya!
I'm so sorry to hear about the rough week you guys have had and the losses you have experienced. I really enjoyed Alan's testimony on Sunday. Thanks always for both of you being such great examples!
Happy late birthday Max!!
Thank you for the post about my dad. It really is comforting to read things like this. Thank you. I wish I could have talked to you more on Monday.
He was a great guy and that was a very touching funeral.
I hope that Max had a Happy Birthday too!
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