gingin's blog: March 11, 2013 another hurdle passed

<p>Sat. the 9th was day 120 after I signed the paperwork for Bill to be cremated, so I called the funeral home to arrange to pick him up. Was told Monday the 11th. after 11:00 since 8:00 was not doable for me. On the way to town I stopped at the post office for stamps and mail....there was a sympathy card from my vet about D*O*G. Got to the funeral home about 11:30 I guess. Thank goodness the 10:00 funeral they had was DONE...no need to wade through mourners this time. The person I saw, toted Bill's ashes out to my jeep...their policy in case something happened it would be on them not me. I was a little surprised that they didn't ask for ID. After all I COULD have been a jilted ex lover or a snarky ex wife. On the way home I stopped for a pack of smokes (I really have cut down and am working on stopping). All they had in my brand was menthol, which is what Bill smoked....sooo I lit one and said, "Here's to you kid". Once home I called Richard to say I was home with Bill and if he wanted, to come over for a beer. He came and brought homemade "hooch" with. All I can say is I slept VERY well last night...best in months. LOL Was a sad day, but I feel much better now that Bill isn't sitting on a shelf at the funeral home...and thankful that it cost me nothing...otherwise he'd still be there.</p>
<p>After much needed coffee this morning I made a few phone calls, and proceeded to package Bill for three "road trips". He's going fishing in Pa., kyaking in south Florida and whatever his friend does with him in Gloucester,Ma. And he will be well "toasted" in Fl. and Ma....Pa. likely not. He didn't get to travel in life, but now can have some fun. Tomorrow, weather permitting, I will bury some ashes with his beloved Rhodie (Rhodesian Ridgeback) per his request, and sprinkle the other graves in the Memory Garden. Thursday the 14th. Jackie and I plan to go to Social Security so I can apply for the one time death benefit...I'm ready now. Then it will be deceiding on when and what for a celebration of Bill's life. So as always....one day at a time....my azaleas are beautiful and some camelias are still in bloom. Reckon as how even though this is a sad time, life is good.</p>

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