Uncle John

A sad time for us. Uncle John died yesterday at home.

Natalie, of course, understands. Olivia and Parker will not really understand for a while, I think. It will be so sad every time we drive near the area toward his house, because the kids always get excited and ask to go to Johnny's house. I know Olivia and Parker will be doing that still every time we go that direction.

I talked to Johnny twice Friday, and he wanted more photos of his "babies". He loved his babies and he loved to spoil them. We have so many special mementos from him.

Even though we all know he had been sick for so long and was just not doing well, it doesn't make it any easier to lose him. We all miss him, and he has so many special friends who will miss him (and his frequent note cards and gifts).

The funeral will be Thursday morning. Billy is with his dad and brother finalizing arrangements right now.

Parker has the stomach bug now, but he is pretty well today. He threw up a couple times yesterday, then he was playing normally late last night. The girls are just tired and not feeling super great. Olivia didn't go to school today, because we got home so late last night, and she was just exhausted. She's in her room (in trouble) right now, and I think she just conked out. She needs it. We all need it.

The party is still on for Saturday, since I have the space reserved. I haven't even finished her invitations yet, so I bet she won't get many classmates from school to come. Oh well...we'll make it a nice day anyway.