Saying Good Bye for now.

Saying Good Bye, for now.

 

I'm listening to ambient noise, waves. Which at this time seems so appropriate for what is on my mine. This is my oldest daughter and me, letting some of Sweetie go. It was so right to do this. She loved the beach and if we could, we would of stayed there, that is for another day. 

It was just wonderful that we had such good weather, and a good gathering of relatives. Her cousin from Oregon was a delight. We shared memories, stories of how she and Sweetie meet, and the how they became great friends, through thick and thin, through marriages. and life at its best. 

Sunday

Just what is going to happen this morning? The car made it back to the motel where daughter and hubby were staying, now what? The only thing we could do is make up our mind on what to do. That was a fun event. 

I wanted to tow the car, get it to a shop and worked on ASAP. Now, there is something that is part of the mix, son. He just has to have his way, and he said, "Lets see if we can get down to the beach." Being the fact that, to me, it didn't sound like a good idea, but Mr. Power felt it was the best thing to do at the time. 

As it turned out, it wasn't the best idea, and it broke down halfway to the beach. Luckily, they were able to pull into a garage parking lot. Of course they were closed, because it was Sunday, but at least, I can find out of they can get work done. That will be my first order of business this morning, and then to get a rental for them to drive home, if the car isn't fixed before they leave. This is the will be the best we can ask for.

With Uber called, and daughter and husband taken care of, we head toward the beach. As we get there, one of the brothers is already there and we have a cabana to sit under. Get the fire going, and soon hamburgers are on the grill, and people are arriving. Old friends and familiar faces. Hugs and handshakes, and the stories soon start. I'm bouncing for group to group, until we are here. 

 Pulling the chairs close, I thank everyone for being here, and start my love story about Sweetie and Me. Sing to them our song, and tell the story on how we met, and the time it took for us to wait until we could be together for a life time.  

After we had told stories and memories, I passed out the tubes of ashes to those I knew would be here. Then I excused myself, and hand in hand with my grand daughters, my daughters and her husband, we headed for the surf.

Afterwards, one of the brothers said he wanted to take me out to dinner. We ended up in a neighborhood Mexican food bar and grill. Had a great time, until I wanted to head home. It wasn't until I was in the parking lot, that son remembered, "Hey, that's my ride." And out they came. 

With kind words, we say our farewells, and home we go. 

It was a rough start this day in Dementia town. The day had two good possibilities of something good or bad happening. With Driver standing close to me, I let him choose which way it was to go. As it turned out, the best way was to let Him lead. Once we were passed that road hazard, the fun of life began. We will soon be leaving Dementia Town, for we still have a couple of stops to make before we leave to head home. And as usual, I will be keeping My Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless. Arthur.