visiting mom and dad

I have not had the heart for blogging in the terribleness of these last two weeks, although life has a way of continuing on, especially when there are children and their activities, work commitments, and a still-new puppy. But I flew up to Vancouver on Saturday to be with mom and dad for a few days - to grieve together, to help with logistics, to distract and hug and comfort. I'm so glad I could spend the weekend with them. We walked in the woods at Redwood and Campbell River parks, we dined out on lobster and paella for mom's birthday, we roasted a chicken and baked an apple pie for Canadian Thanksgiving.