Went to Hubby's brother's house for family cookie day this afternoon. Brought Lu with us this time, and she was quickly the new favorite. Their two dogs were obsessed, as was one of my little 5 year old nieces. Got a nice photo with Hubby as well. Overall, a good day.

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GM Nostr friends. It's Friday! Another week come and (almost) gone. Outside it's 14F (-10C) right now. I'm wearing multiple layers of everything, and drank iced coffee this morning. There's gotta be something wrong with me. I've been making progress going through my dad's accounts and either closing or letting the account holders know he's gone and submitting documentation. It is a long, slow process, but I'm sloughing through it. Yesterday I took the cash out of his wallet, and felt really horrible about it. Why? He's beyond caring, and would've happily given me all of it anyway were he still here, because that's the kind of dad he was. Before I go and get myself all weepy again, have a good day, all.

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GM Nostr friends. A big Happy Birthday to Nostr's CEO @Derek Ross ! :ablobparty: I'm planning on a quiet day today. Lu is snoring softly in her bed next to my desk, covered in her little blanket. Man, it would be so great to be a dog. Today is a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Hi Nostr friends. Sorry I've been so quiet lately. Just dealing with life. I'm still here. Trying to keep up with this lovely community. We had my dad's memorial last weekend. Aside from the presence of a couple family members I don't particularly like, it went very well. I managed not to lose it at all that day, despite some frustrations picking up food and supplies and getting to the church before people showed up. Work has been extremely busy, both for me and Hubby. He's been pulling 12 hour days pretty much all this week and most of last, so we're both stressed and tired. It's a season - I know it will pass, but sloughing through it right now is taking every ounce of energy I have.

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GM Nostr friends, and a happy Thanksgiving to my US friends. Hubby and I are having a Do Nothing day. I mean, I do have a load of laundry in the wash right now, but aside from that, we have planted our butts on the couch and don't intend to move all day. Maybe a nap later. Enjoy the day, whatever it looks like for you. Maybe eat some stuffing and pumpkin pie for me.

GM Nostr friends. We're almost to the Thanksgiving holiday here in the US. I'm absolutely drained and heart sick, but there's still so much to be thankful for. My husband has been an absolute rock for me since we found my dad's body. He has stepped up for me every day when I didn't have the mental fortitude to do anything other than just exist, and has comforted and encouraged me every day since. Every time I think I couldn't possibly love him more, he goes and does something that makes me melt a little bit. The night my dad died, my close circle of friends all just showed up and sat with us at my dad's apartment while the police and EMTs were in and out, and waited until the body had been loaded and taken away. They were comfort while I cried my eyes out, and held me in my shock and grief. My work gave me the time off, and coworkers have reached out to me with sweet words of shared sadness. My sweet Lu has been constantly by my side, and actually licked my tears at times when I couldn't hold it in. She knows something is wrong, and does her best to be my little shadow. And also YOU, Nostr friends! Thank you for reading while I try to process this, and have sent me kind words and love for someone who is a complete stranger to you. I love this community. Happy Thanksgiving.

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Good evening Nostr friends. It's been a very busy couple of days. Hubby and I got home from vacation, worked Thursday and Friday, and then worked from 7:30-2pm today getting the remainder of my dad's apartment moved out and cleaned. We managed to finish this afternoon thankfully. It hurt my heart every time I had to walk in the door and remember the night we found him. All I have to do now is turn in the keys on Monday, and put this chapter behind me.

GM Nostr friends. I woke up about 5 this morning, and couldn't get back to sleep. Our rental house is dark and quiet, so I've been sipping some coffee and browsing online for a while before everyone starts waking up and the morning gets going. Vacation has been good. Had some real belly laughs with Hubby and our friends, got in some decent reading time, and just tried to let go of everything for a little while. While I am eager to get back to regular life, this time away from responsibilities has been good for me. Once we get home late this morning, I'll probably be back at Dad's apartment packing as much as I can into a few hours. Really hoping we can get things wrapped up quickly and turn the apartment keys in. It hurts so much to step into his space and relive finding his body. I can't wait to be done with that building. It will be bad enough having to drive past it all the time. (We live about a quarter mile away.) Anyway, I'm back to work tomorrow, which may or may not be a good thing. I'm already sick of people telling me they're sorry. We just got the church booked for Dad's memorial last night, so I'm trying to shore up my emotional walls for having to endure that in a couple weeks. Have a good Wednesday, everyone.

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GM Nostr friends. I got Dad's obit written up and sent to our coordinator this morning. Used a bit of AI to get me started, but then I ended up rewriting about 80% of it anyway. My inner English major cringed a bit letting anything write for me, but I wasn't in the mindset for it until I had something to start with. Also did a virtual appointment to see about getting some meds, as I have rainbow snot happening this morning. Love being sick on vacation. I've been praying and begging God for some relief from the grief that threatens to drown me the last few days. I keep thinking of things I should text Dad, or particularly beautiful scenery that is photo-worthy he would enjoy, and then I remember he's gone. Hubby and my two friends have been very supportive while we've been here. Looking out at the lake and watching nature are calming. It was a good idea to get away for a few days.