Not even sure where to start. Got through the rosary and funeral pretty well. It was stressful for all, more so for Glen of course. His "schedule" was turned upside down, and he couldn't keep track of me, Kevin and Sharon, to say nothing of being in strange places and eating at strange times. He was a trooper but it definitly took its toll.

For most of us, the rosary/wake went especially well.. Uncle Rich was in great story-telling form, which would set off a wave of associated stories.. good times. Don made a dvd of photos from Mom's life which was amazing. Sharon read her 3 am summation of Mom.. it was perfect. Afterwards, Glen went home with Kevin while I joined Sharon, Mike and others for dinner and a lot of laughter at Chili's.

Funeral (um) was (uh) nice. (Sorry.. kind of an in joke.. there were a few more um's and er's than there should have been). Instead of a limo, we had a party bus big enough for siblings, cousins, spouses, significant others. Twas a touch drizzly in Colma... which means by anyone else's standards, it was raining. Figures that the one time we request graveside instead of chapel at Holy Cross it's freakin' WET! Told Glen it was ok if he wanted to wait in the bus... did NOT have to bring it up twice, which was good. Don't need him catching a cold. Then it was off to Molloy's.. pizza, chocolate cake, beer, Irish whiskey, pool, singing... doesn't get much better.. mom would have been thrilled. When we got there, Don bought Mom a Manhatten and set it on the table. Last thing as we left, Shar and I split the maraschino cherry. Twas fitting!

Glen's obviously tired today. He was going to go to the Y for a bike ride... didn't take a lot to talk him out of it. He's pretty quiet and had one choking incident this morning.. happens more easily when his muscles are fatigued. Mostly spent the day watching football while Kev and I excavated for the kitchen, with some success I must say! Tomorrow, will work on finding more of the house.. luckily, lots of football on!