Said good-bye today…

To my dear Uncle Del.  He will be so missed.  A big, booming, German with a love for gardening and playing poker.  You always told me that “all but the last two are easy”.  Kinda glad you only had one “hard”.  I can’t even begin to think what my aunt is going through.  Imagine waking up in the bed you’ve gone slept with your husband in for 60+ years to find him gone.  And you’re alone.  And it’s 4:00 am.  And you’re alone.  After 60+ years.  I so can’t wrap my head around it. 

Travel well Unk. 

(p.s.  Those footprints on the ceiling 40 some years ago, they were mine.  I know you knew, but thanks for never letting on)