Good evening Happy Campers, sorry it has been awhile since I posted last. I can not begin to tell you how heavy the heart is. Late in July I spoke to Mom and she wanted me to come home and I agreed to get back to spend time with her before school started.
Got back late Saturday night, phoned Mom early Sunday, had to leave a message. Phoned late Sunday, still no answer, this is odd! Monday morning I placed a few more calls without success, then contacted siblings, they have no idea. So we headed to check on Mom, as we turned into the driveway, brother Pat was also turning in.
Driving up to the house was normal. I got out and looked into the garage, both vehicles were inside. I walk onto the deck and see the sliding window screen closed, but the glass door open about a foot. I yell as I go in, nothing. Pat is right behind me, and sadly we find mom had expired in her bedroom. Needless to say my world has been a non stop spin for the last few days and will be for well, who knows.
For those of you whom had met mom, she truly was a wonderful woman, always a smile on her face, unless I pissed her off, always helping a hand. As of the last few years, she truly enjoyed the adventures we had especially at Happy Camp. She loves the wilderness, peace and quiet and the people whom we came across. Taking at Trip to the Polar Bears of Cochrane, picking berries near Fran Lake, playing cards, and just enjoying time with Mom was so special. During the last 10 years or so Mom and I would speak about every 3rd day, sometimes more. Often we would end by saying we have solved all the worlds problems, which we both knew we did not.
Mom spent her last day having breakfast with Jamie and Enid enjoying Cinnamon rolls, smart talk and coffee and apparently a Zoom meeting in the afternoon with Rotary, one of the service items that she truly loved! Mom, I will miss you eternally and until you and Dad and I are united, enjoy the ride! Safe travels