February- A Time of Sadness

February started out good as it was a time to continue building my consulting life. I went to 4 new schools and had several follow-up sessions with established schools. I also got to substitute at my old school site which I just love doing! I was at the school long enough to build relationships with parents, children and a wonderful group of teachers. They are like family and there is a part of me that really misses them. So, I just love it when someone calls me to substitute. This was the best of February...

Mom passed away on February 16th. Margey, Beth, and I were able to be with mom as she passed away. While it was very difficult, it was also a peaceful passing. For those of you who didn't know, she had bladder cancer as well as the Alzheimer and it was the cancer that finally

took her life.

Brian flew out for the service as well as my cousin Paul and of course Emma came home from school. Other family and relatives were

unable to travel so far do to health or work related issues. It was a small service, but most of mom and dad's friends were unable to travel or had already passed away. Very different from 8 years

ago when dad passed away.

Pall bearers were Jay, Brian, Joey, Tom, Dan, and cousin Paul. Emma and Cayce played music and sang during the service and Brian spoke at the grave site. Margey read words from each of the daughters during the service. It was a beautiful service and a wonderful ending to her life.

Mom is buried at the National Cemetery in Riverside California along with Dad. May they both

rest in peace for eternity!