Second year Day 255 - Sunday August 25, 2013

Yesterday was Geri Beilenberg's funeral.  I was so sad that I did not get to see her when I was home last time, but I was sick almost every day.  I got a call from Mark this week, telling me about her passing on Tuesday.  Of course, it was good that she went quickly instead of suffering, but I still had some tears about it. Mark was able to go to the service and it was very nice.  I will miss seeing Geri and miss her sweet smile and disposition!  It was a quiet day today.  Scott was working and Jaclyn and Weston were at her mom's.  Jenn was worn out from the week and needed a quiet day today.  We drove up to visit my mom later on in the afternoon and it was a really nice time with her.  I'm glad that we have had some good visits on these past couple of trips down.  I do miss mom and wish I could see her more often.  Of course I miss dad lots too.  Today was his birthday actually.  That made it extra special to see mom today and be with her at this time.  Bridgett was able to stay for quite a while; I guess we were there for at least an hour.  Every time I see mom, she's so excited about how good Bridgett is doing.  I sometimes wonder what other people have thought in the past about how she has progressed and whether she would really ever get better.  I know that the brain can continue to heal for a long, long time, much past the two years that they tell us.  I don't want to limit her growth at all, and hope that others can see and feel happy about her growth as well.