February is not my most favorite month of the year. Entire aisles in department and grocery stores are dedicated to the annual display of those red hearts, candies, flowers, and greeting cards with the sweet, syrupy sayings to mark a very special day for husbands, wives, young and, if you take a good look at some of your retirement facilities, old lovers. Yes, Valentine’s Day. I’d much rather remember Al Capone and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
Sorry to be so cynical and don’t get me wrong. If I had a significant other, I’d be right in there with all the rest. Tonight at church is the annual "Bake Your Sweet Heart Out." Those men of the congregation who have slaved for hours in the kitchen bring their culinary delights for their gals to sample. Whether this gathering is open to all doesn’t matter. Why would I want to be reminded of the fact that there is no one special in my life? A friend of mine says there’s always hope. Don’t hold out much for that, but a much better phrase would be miracles do happen.
This February dread really has to do with events that happened from February 18-24, 2002. Next week will mark the fifth anniversary of Carl’s death. We seem to celebrate the “fifth year” in wedding anniversaries and years of service at work. It seems appropriate for me to commemorate Carl. Starting next week, I will dedicate my blog to Carl’s memory in several parts. First will be the man himself (PRELUDE TO DEATH CALL). Second will be the story I wrote about the last few months of Carl’s life including death, memorial and cremation (DEATH CALL). It was quite therapeutic (and as I recall rather long) so it will be broken into several parts. Have only shared this with a few family members, and I haven’t read it since it was written. Last will focus on what has transpired since that time, including how Jonathan and I have coped with the loss (EPILOGUE).
To end on a much brighter note--I hope a FANTASTIC time was had by all who attended the BYSHO. See, I’m not so heartless after all.
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Argh! We did a bad job of talking this up. It's for everyone! Years ago there was more emphasis on the whole sweetheart thing, but now it's just a fellowship of fun. Several single people were there, and very much a part of the evening. Hope you'll come next year!! Looking forward to your blogs.
We missed you!!! I'm with Greg about it being just a fellowship of fun. Sorry you weren't there, maybe next year!
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