Our trip!

Scott and I flew out around 10am from Louisville, oh and Wilmer ;). We had a layover in Dallas for nearly 3 hours! We rode the train around, and then hit a bar for a bite to eat and a beer. Our flight was delayed for over an hour, some mechanical problems. Overall the flight was not too horrible. One of Scott's mothers co-workers picked us up at the airport. We spent the next few days helping plan the wake, funeral, eating, drinking, cleaning, telling old stories of Scott's fathers life, meeting lots of family members, relaxing in the pool and more. I really enjoyed his family!

Friends of Scott's parents came by constantly, delivering lots and lots of food, drinks, etc. It was very nice!! 4 hams came total LOL! The running joke everytime the doorbell rang was "Maybe it's a ham"! The way people pulled everything together and were so helpful was amazing.

Sunday was the wake. I don't think anyone realized how hard this would be. I am sure it will be the most difficult thing Scott will ever face. There was an open casket, as soon as his Mom saw it she started crying. Then of course chain reaction, and we were all crying. I am really glad I was there to support and comfort Scott, I think it really helped. Thankfully the family went an hour before everyone else. At least 50 people showed up! They all had great memories to share of Terry.

Monday was the funeral. It was in a Catholic church, very lovely. Again about 50 people were there. I sat up front with Scott, his mother, sister Alison and her husband John. I was very happy to be included in the family. I am not Catholic, nor have I been to a Catholic church (besides one wedding). I don't know, like many others how the whole thing works. When the priest offered the communion, I followed Scott up to get mine. I said THANK YOU to the priest, instead of Amen LOL! Oops. No one noticed except Scott's sister, she thought it was hysterical ;). I wasn't even sure when to eat it, so I just put it in my hand. After sitting down I contemplated sticking it in Scott's pocket...but instead put it under my seat slyly. Oh well, it's the thought that counts! Not everyone went up to get communion, I just did because I knew Scott and his Mom would appreciate it.

The next 2 days we got to relax a bit more, then headed out Wednesday morning. We drove nearly 600 miles to Memphis! Nice stopping point, we stayed in a hotel there of course. Scott and I hit the town! Beale Street is AWESOME! Bars, incredible music, shops, etc...Our first stop there was Pat O'Brien's. We met a nice older guy there, he offered us 2 seats at the bar. Chatted with him for awhile, and bought him a beer. Then off to a few more places, had great food, and a few drinks! We got lost on the way back to the hotel, being a man - Scott didn't stop for directions. We made it back okay though! Slept in until 10am, then headed to Louisville!
We got home around 7. The cats were so happy to see us! I had a huge pile of mail to go through, did that over a glass of wine. Scott was very pleased with all of the cards from the "cat ladies"!