Most of the photos in our wide array of FLICKR Albums involve themes related to nature and/or landscapes, including urban skylines and such; however, we do enjoy photographing kids, as you will notice at this juncture in our recent photo-stream uploads. Thinking about my Dad, who passed away in late spring of 2009, I went into our photo inventory to look at some of the pictures taken during the sad visit to Springfield, Illinois. One of the real saving graces was the opportunity to interact with distant family members, some of the kids, in particular. Amongst the nieces and nephews, Sidney and Lauren, the youngest of the bunch, really seemed to relate to my pain, and in their sweet way, wanted to spend more time with my brother and me during outings over the days after the services. Lauren was 4 years old and Sidney was nice at the time. Both were so curious about everything and possessed the open minded personality that allowed for great exchanges in communication. I was so amazed at how well they behaved, and to see the genuine love between them was heartwarming, especially during this visit. Dad would have wanted it this way, for he, too, was full of love, and the girls adored him. He was such a great grandpa for the little ones. So, rather than go into a deep funk, the extended family and friends celebrated his life and got to know one another better, while spending time actively engaged in day excursions. I had a rental car, and since multiple vehicles were needed to accommodate everyone on these outings, I volunteered to drive, also. Sidney wanted to accompany me when we would do that, and, interestingly, there was never a dull or awkward moment of silence. She wanted to learn about the East Coast and loved hearing stories of all kinds. Both girls are extraordinarily special kids. But, then again, it usually starts with the parents, and they are blessed, accordingly. Their older siblings are great young folks, too. Anyhow, what could have been a very sad and painful trip turned out to be such a beautiful experience . . . THE GIRLS JUST LOVED THE SWIMMING POOL AT THE HOTEL. ON THIS MORNING OF THE LAST DAY OF MY STAY IN TOWN, I CALLED BONNIE, THEIR MOM, FOR I KNEW THEY ALL ENJOYED THE WATER. SO, IN SPITE OF THE NEED TO GET READY IN RETURNING THE CAR TO THE AIRPORT IN ST. LOUIS IN A TIMELY FASHION, I FIGURED THAT THIS WOULD BE A GREAT WAY TO PUNCTUATE A FINAL FUN MOMENT IN HONORING MY DAD.
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