Funerals and Manifesto update

[cabenson]

First I want to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts and prayers regarding the loss of our nephew, Billy. And a special thanks to our "Elder" friends for just being who you are.

The last 30 hours have been difficult, but we are both past the point of spontaneous crying and moving toward accepting what has happened. Of course the spontaneous crying will return a) as soon as Mrs. CB arrives at her family's this morning and b) when I get to work tomorrow- a coworker was crying on the phone with me yesterday when I called to get the boss's number.

Mrs CB was actually able to sleep most of the night, which surprised me, and I managed a few hours myself. I kept waking up though and his name was always there...and now the tears are returning. One of these days, I'm going to tell you my thought on this guy. Just not right now.

I sent Mrs. CB off with baked rigatoni, Italian sweet bread, brownies and gingerbread. When I am upset, I cook and clean. We now have a clean kitchen and that 3 ft pile of mail I was hoarding has been reduced to a 2" pile of magazines. I even vaccuumed the rugs!

Now it's time to grab a shower then start getting my stuff ready for the funeral. I am working tomorrow then heading up Tuesday morning. Funeral is Wed and we'll both head back on Thurs.

Also, in regards to the Otalia Ship Manifesto-

It is in the editing phase- I was working on it when I had a computer crash earlier this week and no sooner got back to it when we lost our nephew. It will be posted, but probably not until next month. Thank you for your patience.

Comments

Your loss

[raginhoops.livejournal.com]

That was me as anon. We are all standing beside y'all.

[darandkerry.livejournal.com]

Just keep hanging in there, CB. We're all behind you and are just an IM/phone call away. In time, it will get easier. Very clichéd, I know, but it's true. I'll be thinking of you, L, and the entire family these next few days. Be safe.

[mammothluv.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking of you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[psimilarity.livejournal.com]

I'm really looking forward to the manifesto. Please be gentle to yourselves until you can get to it: it's very kind of you to think of it at all.

[theholyinnocent.livejournal.com]

As Ann said, we're only a phonecall away should you need anything. We got your back, babe. Right now, you need only worry about taking care of Mrs. CB, yourself, & your families.

[stargazer1960.livejournal.com]

Hey, Baby. Me and rigotoni are safe and sound. Laurie and Jim actually ate a little bit since I got here. Jim is watching the Pittsburgh Steelers game with a friend- almost normal.

[shaych-03.livejournal.com]

take all the time you need. :) and safe journey to you.

[bookgrrrl.livejournal.com]

I am so so sorry for your family's loss.