June 21

Today was the day of the big memorial celebration. 

But before the evening get-together on Lake Gregory, it was a make-your-own-plans kind of day. So Brady joined Eric, Emily, and their kiddos for some water time in the morning (which was something of a feat given how cold and windy it was) while Adam, Isaac, and I walked along the path that circles said-lake.

Then in the afternoon, Adam schooled Isaac and Theo on the finer points of playing Monopoly by soundly (and unapologetically -- the Wights take their gaming very seriously) defeating them both.

And then it was off to the big gathering. It was a chilly, chilly evening out on the lake, but we still enjoyed barbecue for dinner and a group quiz and a cake decorating contest for the seven siblings (aka Adam's dad and his six siblings, who were all in attendance).

And now I'm back at the rental house, still not feeling particularly great and aware that we have a long drive back home ahead of us tomorrow. Although it wasn't the best day ever --far from it, really, between feeling ill and facing a series of miscommunications that left me frustrated-- it was still a blessing to be able to share space with people we don't see often. So for that, I am grateful.