Linking to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.
Over the years I would occasionally mention my late uncle (he was actually my 2nd cousin's late wife) and his devoted partner who would visit him faithfully in the Alzheimer's ward at the home where he stayed toward the end of his life. His partner turned 80 this past February. For years she would complain of having no appetite and we thought she was still grieving. In late May she called to let me know she was in hospital and they were doing tests on a tumour in her throat. I didn't hear from her again and had trouble contacting her after that.
I received a call from my late uncle's niece on July 4th to let me know that his partner had passed away on June 24th of gastric cancer. She did not have many friends and was alone, with a sibling in British Columbia out West and relatives in England. The niece was looking after her affairs, her cremation, etc. since she had looked after her uncle's affairs. She was thoughtfully contacting the handful of people on the lady's address book. I am glad she called me so that I could have a sense of closure.
May this lady rest in peace.
I found some older posts here and here to remember her by.
Husband M and I attended what turned out to be a lovely funeral for her yesterday. It was small, about 10-12 people. We were all asked to say a few words about the lady. There were prayers and songs. Her brother from British Columbia lowered her ashes into the grave. We were invited to a lovely restaurant meal nearby after the funeral. Husband M and I split this delicious pizza below:
Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.
It is an easy and delicious way to make several vegetables at once. In a baking tray lined with parchment paper, mix together:
3 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs lemon juice
4 c sliced mushrooms
4 c trimmed green beans
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/3 c grated parmesan
Bake 400F for 20 mins.
