Sadly, the kids' paternal grandpa passes on Tuesday, February 14. Kadriye and I were visiting mom and dad and enjoying tea and Christmas fruit cake (there are still a few loaves left even) when Logan called to tell me two things: first, he had lost his winter jacket; second, his dad had called to say that grandpa had passed. Sydny is very close to her paternal grandparents - far closer than she is with her father. I had dropped her off on Monday to spend time at the hospital instead of swimming - and I'm very glad we could do that. She was completely devastated when I broke the news to her when she got home after work.
We discussed plans and how the kids would get to Sheen for the funeral. My parents had already said they would like to go, for which I am grateful. I would have liked to be there for the kids and for Raymond and Claire, but certainly Owen would not want me anywhere around - and the reverse would be true if it was one of my family. I called Owen to ask if the kids could come and spend the evening with him and his mom, Claire and it was arranged. Next issue: funeral clothes. Neither Logan nor Sydny had appropriate clothes as a quick run through their respective closets revealed. Off the store.
Thanks to Kadriye, we were able to get both kids outfitted within about an hour and then out to Barrhaven to spend the evening with Claire and Owen. It was arranged that Sydny would go up to Sheen with granny the next day and Logan would take the bus on Thursday after school. The funeral was on Saturday and the kids each did a reading during the mass. Mom texted to say they both did very well and that I should be proud of them - and I certainly am. Logan wanted to do a eulogy but none were permitted. Sydny wants to stay with granny as long as possible (and would stay another week if I let her) but both she and Logan will come home on Monday, tomorrow, and get back into school and swimming.
We'll all miss you Raymond.
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