Hello from Catrina and good to be back in Marathon where it's sunny and warm! Very busy days since we left last Thursday, but what a grand celebration for Dad (Harland) and Mark's family. Sooo many family and friends were with us at the visitation and then the beautiful funeral - wow With the outstanding choir at St. Pat's, the church decorated in all its Christmas splendor and very special, (sometimes humorous) homily by Father Bernie....made for a very special tribute to a great life well lived. Mark and I were so appreciative of our friends coming either Friday night or Saturday and thank you all for the very kind words thru facebook, texts, e-mails and phone calls.
Ryan was not able to make it back, but sure kept in close touch throughout the weekend. I rode to Chicago with Michael and Philip with Michael flying back to NC and Philip and I getting into FL very late Saturday night.
Mark is with his Mom and other siblings taking care of so many details. He plans to fly back tomorrow night and arrive in Marathon Wednesday. Our friends, Owen and Allie had planned to be in Marathon from today thru Thursday, so met them this morning after Philip, Annette and I had breakfast and we were on our way - long trip down here with lots of traffic.
I want to share a sweet little letter that Connor (age 6) wrote to his Great Grandpa and displayed at the visitation.....
Dear Grandpa Harlan,
I no that you died. but I hope that you have a safe time in heaven. I am sad that you died.
Then a picture of a man, clouds, blue sky, green grass and a cross.....Love, Connor.
This brought tears, plenty of attention and Connor's letter has been posted on several Facebook pages!
After Allie and Owen checked into their hotel, they came to Catrina around 5, we walked around the golf course and then enjoyed a delicious dinner at Lazy Days with lots of chatter!
Owen and Allie
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