Steve's Journey

We got in late last night, at least too late to try to keep up with a daily journal. The trip was great, and we even made it through Atlanta before the big ice storm. As we were traveling on down I-75, we encountered a large convoy heading north toward Atlanta. It consisted of some 60 to 100 power utility trucks, along with at least 30 tree service trucks. Very impressive. Hope all of this is cleared up by the time we head back.

Lois and I slept in the room that her dad had died in just three days before. Her noise machine (white noise) starting acting mysteriously, with the sound going up and down, or cutting out altogether. Haunted? I checked it out in another room today, and it still doesn't want to cooperate. Silence was not golden last night for Lois; she needs that background noise. She originally got the device to counter my thunderous snoring. But now that I use a cpap mask, I don't snore. The ensuing silence is too much for her, now that she is conditioned to the noise.

Today was quite busy, chasing grandkids, receiving visitors and taking phone calls. Lois's mom also appears to be at a loss. She was used to the daily routine of caring for her spouse, and we were all helping her with her normal chores. So she is trying to cope with not only the change in routine, but the loneliness that will surely come when friends and relatives have gone away.

The funeral is set for tomorrow, starting at 9:30 AM at the church to begin receiving guests at 10:00. The funeral will follow at 11:00, with the interment several miles down the road at the cemetery. Family then will return to the church for a meal, prepared by the ladies of the church. So tonight's much-needed sleep should come easily.

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Father, I never tire of thanking you for keeping my family safe. And I pray for your watchful care over those who are being adversely affected by these winter storms. Please give everyone here strength for tomorrow as they remember their loved one who is now in your care, having left this earthly home.

Amen