Too many good-byes.

Attended Peg's 'Michael's' Celebration of Life...

today.

<3

Michael told their Daughter, Sarah... he didn't want a funeral... when he left us, he wanted us all to have a

 Party.

"No Tears".

; )

<3

Sarah arranged Michael's Celebration, at 'Parlor City', in New-Bo.

{Cedar Rapids}

It was Lovely... and Packed.

: )

Michael... was Much Loved.

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I... ordered a Margarita, in Honor of Our Peg.

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They had live music... which was Great.

; )

 Spencer, Michael, and Peg's Grandson in Law...

put together a Wonderful recording of Michael's Voicemails, to them all... over the years.

<3

{I saved Michael's last one, to me... before he passed away. It...was So... 'Mike'. 

So... Funny!! <3}

Michael... never 'came around', after losing Peg.

He was horribly, horribly... grief stricken.

We visited often, after Peg passed away.

My heart... broke for Michael.

We all find comfort in knowing, they are Together...

again.

<3

It was Wonderful seeing Peg, and Michael's Daughter, Sarah...

her Beloved, Bill, and All of the Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren.

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Had... a Long visit with Michael's Brother, Greg.

{Tears. <3}

Sarah, is the Pretty Girl, in the striped shirt.

<3

She's.... so much like Peg, and Michael.

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The last many years have been very difficult, for Sarah.

As I was visiting, my phone rang.

Almost... didn't answer it, but... it was a Dear Pal.

Wasn't prepared for the news he was about to share.

Seems, a Sweet Friend, of ours.... suddenly passed away, this morning.

Younger than us.

He said... he didn't know much, yet...

just that she woke up early this morning, didn't feel well...

her Husband took her to the ER, where she passed away, shortly after their arrival.

I'd just visited with her... the other day.

It was her Birthday.

My heart... is sick.

She had so many.... Plans, for The Future.

Called Pals, Steph, and Patti... broke the news to them.

We All Loved Her, So.

The three of us, met... for Supper, tonight.

All... trying to make some sort of sense... out of 'Life'.

There is... no such thing.

Life is short.

Nobody...

is promised

'tomorrow'.

I'll be writing about our Sweet Friend, after everyone is notified.

She... was an Amazing Woman.

<3

and...

one of the FEW people on this planet...

that got by with calling me,

"Barbie"

: )

<3 <3 <3 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C.