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Final Affairs
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The last week seems as if it were all a blur...but things are slowly becoming more clear. dlj

Final Affairs

© 2008

Dan Johnson

 

On Sunday,

Dave flew out from Minneapolis and I was wondering if I was through with this flu.

Mom died Monday morning,

Cremated Tuesday morning,

Memorial service Tuesday afternoon,

Back to business on Wednesday, Dave flew back to Minneapolis and all I had was this nagging cough…

Sis said, “Waiting for death notice” on Thursday,

She called again on Friday saying almost done with final affairs.  Sandy invited me to go out for Margarita’s Friday night, declined had things to think about.  She understood.

 

I suggested Kay take a few days off and I’ll return at end of month to help close things out.

 

Rest in peace.

Helena Dirks Johnson

7-5-1922

3-3-2008

 

 


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 Reviews of "Final Affairs"
Reviewed by Michael Guy
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
I'm sorry to hear this - you took it calmly, and haven't seemed to lose stride. I found it awfully hard to write after my mom's death - then a month later, I determined to finish the novel she never got to read and did! Healing to you...

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
The loss of a parent. And suddenly we are aware, that it is now that we must grow up. For we are no longer our parents lttle child. I lost one of mine in December of last year. My heart felt condolences on your loss. Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
Bless your heart. We are so sorry. Pray time brings you and the others who are grieving her loss peace. You have a lot of wonderful memories, we know. Gave her even more!! Phyllis and Ray Green

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on March 11, 2008
Losing Mother is never easy or realized, and you have put the final affairs in understandable form for all. Dan, my personal condolences to you nd family. Please know that I will be thinking of you and yours. Friend, - Bill

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on March 10, 2008
My sympathies Dan
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on March 9, 2008
Dan, sorry for that tremendous loss, now starts the time of remembering all her good smiles and tender words.
My prayer for you and your family.

Georg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 9, 2008
So very sorry for your loss, Dan, and my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Reviewed by George Thompson
Reviewed on March 9, 2008
Dan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep strong if you can.
George

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
...in sadness for your loss Dan...and peace to her spirit.
John

Reviewed by stan nassano
Reviewed on March 8, 2008








so sorry dan,you sound like your on auto pilot...
take care,
stan





Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss and I can fully understand why last week would be a blur Dan.
Prayers and Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
May she rest in peace. I am sorry for your loss.

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
May many blessings appear to ease somewhat such a loss.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
So sorry for your loss dear man,stay safe and well...Hugssssssssss

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
hugs Dan, losing a mother is one of hardest emotions to experience...sending you my compassion to your grief...

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on March 8, 2008
Dan, again my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It feels like a rollercoaster, doesn't it? Get well, my friend, and hope to talk soon.

Myrna

Reviewed on March 8, 2008
Dan,

I'm sorry for your loss - it's been nearly 18 years (March 17, it will be) since my Mom died - I miss her, still - hope you get to feeling better. When it rains, it pours ... sadly expressed, but very well penned.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed on March 8, 2008
Dan I'm so deeply sorry for your loss.


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