It worked. I was worried, especially in the first few minutes, but it worked. We all met for lunch half way between us all. Russ could not join us as he was at the management desk dealing with the last of the fires. Mom and Michael were in the rest room when Lee and Jeff arrived and they came in with no smiles. Oh no. This was going to be rough. But, when mom returned to the table, they lightened up. Michael also helped. He was good at getting everyone relaxed and talking. Shelley arrived a bit late but it was marvelous to see her.
She and I were able to sit across from each other and had a good chat about her job and her recent speech in Chicago. She also talked about where they are in the process of closing on their new house. I shared my acid reflux issues, the Endoscopy maybe this Friday and the issues on the future surgery. She got it. My sister? Not so much. She said, "You're not still thinking about lung transplants, are you?"
I explained that it depended on if and when they crashed. She turned away. No other comments.
After almost three hours, we said our goodbyes, drove mom back to her house then headed home only to hit pumpkin traffic at 5PM! Nuts.
But, we are now done for the holidays. Free to start new traditions. Thanksgiving? Lunch in a restaurant with mom! Christmas? Presents here then lunch at a great restaurant with mom and William! Simple. Easy. No cooking. No drama. No all day company.
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