Sisters Together

On Saturday Deana, Jill, Mindy, Kristi and myself, Jane, drove out to Barbara's to sort out and/or inventory Ed's belongings. His things, the things that made up his life were in the basement, in the barn and in two different sheds. I went to provide verbal history to some items and to provide a vehichel to transport large items to the girl's homes where they could sort at their leisure. Of course leisure is not a word any of us knows. KK has a new job and starts school this week. Jill and Mindy are both moving the end of August. Deana is always busy with kids and work. My life is constant motion. I felt that Ed was with us as we were trying to create some order or at least get an idea of what is there. The uniforms were packed in moth balls and as we pulled them out of the trunk and hung them up the memories came flooding back. He was always so handsome in his uniforms and more than that was an outstanding Army officer. He was a first rate problem solver and respected for his problem solving and knowledge. Whatever the challenge was in his work, he always met it head on with success. Ed could do just about anything he put his mind to. I hope he sees how his children are working together and honoring his memory as they learn more about who he was as a person. They all have so many of his wonderful traits.