In Corvallis

Well, I've made it to the hometown of my mother. It seems my grammie had been deteriorating for a while. The letter she left my mom mentions how she didn't want us to know about her failing health and how the body is to be cremated before we see it.

We're not sure when the memorial service will be, friday or saturday. My uncle will be coming into town on thursday, so that's something. It looks as though my cousins probably won't be here as my uncle is estranged from them.

The trip down here was uneventful. I listened to my ipod most of the time and as always thought. It's at times like that when I remember the good times I've had over the past few years. I think about the people in my life and how I really appreciate them.

You guys are the best. My heartfelt thanks goes out to you. Seriously, if we could go on a cruise together, that'd be the best thing ever. Unfortunately, I don't think that's going to happen.

Anyway, it's late and I need to sleep.
Take care-
Tim