Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. May we all be snug and warm and happy.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sunday, November 30th
The sad news arrived here Sunday evening that Mama DiDi's wonderful Uncle Doc passed away. He was 87 years old. We had just talked to him on Thanksgiving Day and he was recovering from pneumonia. He sounded weak but said he felt better. He suffered from Parkinson's as well as old injuries, and he was growing frustrated that he couldn't carry his regular workload.
The last thing he did was go outside with his wife and put chlorine in their well. He was very proud of accomplishing that chore, which must have been quite a feat, really.
They walked back to the house hand in hand and suddenly his legs folded under him, he said he felt dizzy and he stopped breathing. He died in his wife's arms.
I never met him, but I know what a big part of Mama DiDi's life he was. I know he will be sadly missed by his wife, children, sister and brother. Godspeed, Uncle Doc.
(I just learned his name was Eugene Lyle. His mother called him Lyle and everyone else called him Doc -- if they knew what was good for them.)
One more from Thanksgiving
After dinner I wanted to rest. Auntie Teresa was kind enough to take this picture of Mama DiDi and me.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was a wonderful feast. Daddy Moose cooked for two days and Mama DiDi and I went over to Auntie Teresa's house early to help get ready. I didn't get anything to eat. With the wonderful turkey smells, I refused to eat my regular dinner or any treats. No one was allowed to give me any turkey, although cousin Rocco got some, the lucky boy.
Here I am in my fall harness vest (by Pat Adams) at Auntie Teresa's watching for the turkeys to be carried out of the kitchen.
Pat's website is http://www.kindertoydogclothes.com/ Just want to give her a plug.
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