Emotionally, I have to admit that I’m not doing so well right now.
Intellectually, I recognize Continue reading “Intellectual and Emotional Perspectives”
Video of the Memorial Service for Patrick
Here’s the video of Patrick’s memorial service as a YouTube link. The space was a challenge to shoot (very long and narrow), and you can sometimes hear donkeys braying in the background (how perfectly Mallorquin) but you should get a sense of the place and the sentiment. Continue reading “Video of the Memorial Service for Patrick”
A Short Thank You
A short thank you note to Carol who responded to my earlier “perhaps last message for Spain” e-mail. Continue reading “A Short Thank You”
Perhaps My Last Note from Spain
All:
You have indulged me as I describe the things happening here, and for that I thank you.
Things are finally settling down so this may be my last note from Spain. (Yes, a lot still needs to be done, but not worthy of another e-mail.) Continue reading “Perhaps My Last Note from Spain”
Another Monday without Patrick
Three days worth…. Continue reading “Another Monday without Patrick”
Memorial Went Well Today
Too worn out to write much, but the memorial went well.
Carol and Trini read a sister’s poem in English and Spanish, Jack read Patrick´s poem to Stephanie, and afterwards at La Residencia, Suzy and Vera played some lovely music. I think there were between 30 and 50 people present, amazing given the small space.
The weather was chamber-of-commerce perfect.
Friday and Saturday Update
I always say these letters are short summaries, yet they are never short, nor do they sufficiently summarize.
Still, I shall try again.
Yesterday (Friday the 28th) was a full day. Carol deposited me at Patrick’s apartment just as the clock rolled over to this milestone on the calendar, but I didn’t get to sleep until after 3 AM. Some delays were routine – dig through my bags for the morning clothes, shower to scrub off the travel grime, answer text and e-mail messages, decide where to sleep – but other delays were less expected. Continue reading “Friday and Saturday Update”
Life Is Like a Tree
Letter to Ivonne on 24 April 2017, posted with her permission:
We all miss Patrick and I know that you miss him very much too. Fortunately we all still have each other. You are especially lucky because you also have your daughter. Her love for you is different, but just as special, just as wonderful, and just as deserving of nourishment.
Life is like a tree: we occasionally lose branches, some young, some old, but together all the other branches grow over time to fill in the space left behind, each one shaped a little differently because of the gap they filled. However, we have to remember to care for the tree, the remaining branches, so that we all can thrive. Continue reading “Life Is Like a Tree”
It’s Monday, Two Days after Saturday
It is two days after Patrick’s passing and here’s an update such as it is. I’m going to throw in some random notes as I stumble across them.
Sad News – Patrick is Dead
I’m sorry to report that my dad Patrick has passed away. He took the car to a secluded place in Valldemossa and ended his pain there. I’m heading to Spain as soon as I can.