Getting wings

We're en route to a memorial service in Colorado Springs.  It will be a bittersweet gathering at the Air Force Academy to honor the life of Bruce's uncle who died earlier this summer, releasing him from the pain and complications of a defiant brain tumor. His uncle was cantankerous and funny and a smart ass. He was smart and a hugger and a man of many opinions. It is sad to say good-bye but it was sadder to see his body deteriorate.

I remember at my own grandfather's funeral, the officiating minister who my grandfather lovingly called "the minister of ministers," told us that the last gift of dying person is a family reunion. And so, this weekend in Colorado Springs, it shall be.

We will honor Uncle Al and then we will go to a nice lunch. At Lil E's request, we will go miniature golfing and then I hope we can make time to see the Garden of the Gods.  Lil E will get to spend time with his second cousins and we all will have some time in a new city with Bruce's family.

Is there anywhere else we should see?

This Labor Day weekend, we'll be trying not to forget the sometimes hard and often wonderful work we do for the people we love most. Happy holiday to you.

Comments

[Karen]

Well, you could go to the top of Pike's Peak but frankly I am still recovering from my own Pike's Peak experience (and the Drive of Terror) so you may want to skip that one, especially if you don't do heights well. Garden of the Gods is worthwhile, and nearby Manitou Springs is a nice and kind of funky place to walk around in. If you like organic food there's a nice restaurant there called Mountain Mike's Cafe.

[Sarah]

Jessica, although I've been to "The Springs" to visit my sisters-in-law several times, we have yet to visit The North Pole. Yes, it's summer, but they have a year round schedule and if you've got time, I've heard it's really great. Let me know what you think of this city...I'll keep my mouth shut about it and let you come to your own conclusion...Sarah

[AV from Minne]

Hi Jessica,Thank you for the nice blog regarding my Dad.Miss you all!AV