Kansas

Greetings all, just some updates.

 It's late, should be asleep, but this is for your info as you come into Kansas.

 Today was a "nuts and bolts" day at Penwell Gable funeral home, spoke with Chaplain Vikki, and went to Brewster Place. Mom was a popular resident there as I think we all know and many staff members expressed their condolences. Most of Mom's belongings are with me, a lot left for other people there who are in need. I have pictures, so erstwhile CA Dicksons, bring enough luggage to retrieve them. Ken has (had) his version of disposition but, "been there, done that, got the T shirt" experience has, well, discouraged his theory....

 Anyway, plans:

 For my lodging, the next couple of nights with Augusta here in Emporia. Friday night Lynn and I stay with Robert Dyck, same with Saturday night. Sunday night we'll stay with Randy and Cheryl Gregg, more high school friends who stayed a few days with us in Tucson this winter. Their home is a couple of blocks from the Residence Inn where I believe Inger/Ash/Erica will stay. At an impromptu lunch that came together today in Topeka it was a good feeling to have these people open their hearts and homes to me; I couldn't turn down their offerings of help but had to decide on just two, Robert and Randy/Cheryl.

    Monday, since the funeral is at one that day with interment in Reading Cemetery, we'll stay in Emporia. The exact Place is to be determined, and the motel rooms are very scarce here this week-end due to basketball tournament. Bob Symmonds has two bedrooms available, Augusta has one, and Joyce's house is available. Once again, our people are eager to help.

 We are anticipating a visitation period on Sunday afternoon but the details are yet to be determined. I'm waiting on Diane to help with that one. The service will be Monday at One, Penwell Gabel funeral home on 6th street. The interment follows down in Reading, and then a family gathering at Augusta's Monday afternoon/evening. I meet with a local caterer tomorrow to see what I can arrange on that score. 

 And then we are finished, and it's "if we don't leave we can't come back", and "see you when I see you". We remember where that comes from.

 Ken and Diane: Friday morning and early afternoon we have meetings to decide some things. Friday night I will get to MCI and pick up Lynn, drive down to Robert's place/farm, and spend Friday night and Sat night there. Saturday is open as is Sat night. We can get together and all have a nice dinner at Top of the Tower Sat night if we want; I have reciprocity through the Mountain Oyster Club and that has been arranged if we want. We would need a head count. Or, whatever.

 Sunday is open, but probably visitation Sunday afternoon as above. With Dad's service we had an impromptu dinner at McFarlands as Diane reminded me.

 It's been a rather full day here but roots go deep. I'm not doing these things alone. I hope this makes some sense...

 Love to all,  Dad/UR