DR Ginny, how are you doing?
DR Jane - we're doing pretty well, considering. Richard and I have been in contact with John's wife and daughters via phone, Facebook, and text-messaging today, but have let them proceed with the arrangements. Because he's been asked to assist as a clergyman at Thursday's service, Richard will attend the meeting at the church tomorrow afternoon. I'll go along, but not in an official capacity. My job is to hold hands and give hugs (and probably take brownies).
It was important to me to see our son Rob today, so I was glad that we had the furniture-moving excuse. He followed us home to unload my car and his, have dinner with us, and just hang out a while.
I've also spent some time on the phone with my mother and my sister, whose birthday is tomorrow. She's getting an extra-special flower delivery from me this year.