Based on feedback from my e-mail two days ago. I propose the weekend of Friday, May 11 to Sunday, May 13 which includes Mother's day. Having us together for that special weeking will be great for Mom/Grandma. So if possible try to book the flights out so that you can give her a hug and a kiss that morning before you fly out. (She, like me, rarely gets up after sunrise, so that should not be too difficult.)
Janice, you decide who sleeps where. You know your new place. Sandy, Bailey and I should be together in one room. Bailey is happy as long as she can be with Sandy and visa versa.
I would like to have a private ceremony at the gravesite where Jeff is burried. Janice, please call the cemetery people and give them a date and a time and a request that someone be present to dig a hole in the appropriate spot next to Jeff. We can each take turns pouring the ashes and when we are finished a cemetery attendant can cover the hole with dirt and grass.
My feeling is that everyone will be sad but lightened and happy that we will be able to express how much Dad meant to us. Each person present should have an opportunity to express his or her feelings in their own way. A few words, a short speech, a poem, or a song, or whatever.
My hope is that this experience will bring us together and if I am right, we should consider returning in a year's time to place a tombstone at the site where the ashes are burried. (Dad always liked us planning to be together.)
I know that Dad/Papa would like Jake to be present. We can't undo the past but Dad would be happy if he knew that in some way he could assist in healing wounds.
Please confirm that the dates are OK and we will let you make the air reservations. Send me receipts and we will reimburse you from Dad's trust.
If it is OK with you, Janice, I would like to call Cynthia and Don if you would call Helen, Roberta and Karl.
I love you all!
Stuart/Dad
Stuart/Dad
The only date that Jason ruled out was May 5th. Any input from Danielle yet? Can't wait to see you guys. How is Bailey doing?
xox
Janice