And another sadness…
Yes, Don died on Sunday morning, but again, I’m so glad I got to see him one last time. I’m sure we shall miss his funeral as we’re off to Wales on Saturday and it’s almost sure to be next week, but Joan’s funeral isn’t until July 8th, when we shall be back.
On a brighter note, we had some old friends for lunch yesterday and had such a good time, catching up on all the news with the usual laughter and banter.
Today Ed and I rode the bus into Norwich. Our first stop is always The Tea Junction in Castle Mall, where we sit for tea or coffee and I generally purchase some of their excellent coffee, usually Cinnamon And Cappuccino – to die for! It’s such a good shop, with really enticing aromas, and the staff are always so nice.
Just had a long chat via Skype with youngest daughter in Belgium. She’ll be coming over next month for her graduation ceremony at the Defence Academy near Swindon, so we’ll be meeting up again. Meanwhile she’s feeling a bit low as the boyfriend can’t make it over to Belgium this weekend. Ah, these affairs of the heart. I remember them well – and am so glad I’m well past that stage in life!
We heard older daughter speak at the Autism-Anglia conference in Norwich last week. She was their keynote speaker, and was really good. First time Ed and I had heard her. Even better, she arranged for me to have a table selling Babes And Sucklings, featuring a main character with Asperger Syndrome which causes him a great deal of trouble. Hopefully the sales will begin to get the book out into the Autism community.
Just to complete the family profile, our son came for lunch on Sunday as it was Fathers’ Day. We had a lovely time with him and he brought Ed a new golf shirt plus a couple of golf balls. Unfortunately Ed won’t be using them any time soon as I seem to have generously passed my heavy cold onto him – just in time for our trip to Wales! I’m sure he’ll be better soon, but meanwhile we suffer!
Just started a number of new websites. If anything comes of them, I’ll let you know.