080809 - World gone Mad

080809 - L&I stayed @ the farm last night. Up and off to Burts funeral. It was a very nice service and very sad. Family from all over were there and we had a dinner after the cemetary.
I really don't know how this happened. Burt was sick for like 4 days, then gone. How is this possible? Why do things happen like this? Louise... I donalt what to do or think, all I can feel is helpless.
080808 - GmaB over to stay w/ the boys. L & I to Mansfield and Burts calling hours. The number of people that showed up was unbelievable. It was very hard. Steph, Michael, Weezer and the rest Burts family were coping in the midst of the horrible shock.
L&I got some food w/ Dave & Misty and then met up with the aunts and uncles for some conversation. Pretty devistating, unexpected and scary.

080807 - In a haze. Up all night writing the P SOW to get tomorrow off for Burts funeral.

080806 - Has the world gone completely mad? While on a con call today Lori came in and told me Uncle Burton died. What is going on?

080805 - Fast day, L & I took the boys to the pool. Jack went down the big slide and is swimming great.

080804 - Bought 2 houses today w/ Jeff. Stopped by CVS to get Burt some car magazines.

Xmas

070203 - Afternoon in Mansfield

070203 - Afternoon in Mansfield

Got up this morning and headed went to the church pancake breakfast. Then ran to Meijer for some dog food and other supplies. Home, fed the dogs, everyone to the bathroom and then up to Mansfield. All the boys were sleeping so we went straight into the nursing home.

I went in alone to see Grandma Winger. She was sleeping so I didn't wake her. I sat with her a bit and thought of all the things she has done for me as I watched her facial expressions in painful twitches. I wrote a note in her book, gave her a kiss and said good bye... The last conversation we had was at the Winger Christmas party as she was leaving. I gave her a hug and a kiss, told her i loved her and she, through her fogged mind smiled and said 'I know you do honey'. For that to be our last conversation will be a good life long memory. What a great lady and what an impact she has made on my life. I will be traveling extensively here soon and probably wont see her alive again...

Very sad moment in my life....

Home to the farm. Went sled riding with my boys and then Mary and Martha, Burt and Louise stopped to see my family. Eating dinner now and then heading home.