My last blog entry described how I felt as I went to see Kelli the last time. That is really a "planned" last time for Kelli made it clear I could call and make an appointment anytime. Whew! I must admit when I arrived at her office, we got our tea and I sat down, the emotion of "finishing" my first year of grief and ending our sessions washed over me in huge waves. As always, Kelli waited patiently and after I regained my composure, we had a great last session.
Again, thank you Kelli!
Last week, my daughter, Erika, arrived from Manhattan for a quick weekend visit. It was a blast. On Thursday, I had reservations to attend a reading by Armistead Maupin of his latest book, "Mary Ann in Autumn" in San Francisco. He is absolutely entertaining and having him tell stories of his life as well as doing the reading was absolutely wonderful. Erika got a big kick out of it too.
On Friday morning, we took Erika's bicycle to the shop where she purchased it for a tune up and replacement tubes and we hoped they would have a box we could use to take it as luggage to NY. Best news was that they routinely ship bikes UPS and its cheaper than the airlines luggage charges these days! Erika filled out the paperwork and the bike is now on the way via UPS.
We also hit my bike shop and bought her a new helmet and the gloves that protect the nerves in the hand and wrist joints.
Friday night we had a nice dinner at Fontana's. Make sense, we had had Japanese on Thursday so we did Italian on Friday. On Saturday, Ingrid hosted us for breakfast on our way to SFO. This worked out as Ingrid's "American Mom" arrived at SFO on Saturday for a visit with Ingrid for a few days. When Ingrid arrived here from Germany as a single Mom with a 7 year old Maurice decades ago, Claire was Ingrid's coworker at AMD and Claire sort of adopted Ingrid and Maurice.
I cannot tell you what a joy it is to see how Erika has grown into a wonderful adult woman. She is composed, thoughtful, funny and a joy to be around. And, I am just tickled pink she made time to come visit her old man!
On Sunday, Ingrid had invited me to a Mother's Day brunch with Claire at Il Fornaio in San Jose. Later, we attended a concert by the California Pops Orchestra in Los Gatos. It was a fun Mothers Day.
My grief group is still meeting on Tuesdays and we have just four sessions left before that process is done too. Again, I know the timing is right for me but at the same time, I am expecting a strong reaction as the official end happens. The group is discussing how to keep it going on our own. We shall see how that works.
I saw my neighbor Jane this week and she asked if I was traveling much. I said, "No, just China, Taiwan and Peru before the end of summer, not much." I guess it depends on one's perspective.
My friend MaryR has good news too. She starts her new job on Monday the 16th. That is a great situation after seeking employment since last fall. Better yet, the job description reads as if it was her resume. I am very happy for her!
Speaking of new jobs, my son, Christopher, has started a new job as well. Its another emerging software company and it fits him to a T as well. Good luck to Chris and to MaryR!
I am out of time so I won't be able to tell you about my great weekend adventures around the Golden Gate bridge. The sea air and the lovely views are just stunning.
That is all for now!
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