Very enjoyable day yesterday: Alison came down to be with Pat while I met brother Frank, SIL Marybeth, and lovely niece, Maureen, at Laurel Memorial. We cried and laughed, reminiscenced and were silent. Marybeth and Maureen left mementos and we took some pictures. In a sweet, sad way, it was good to be there, where that sleeper sleeps. We then went to lunch and happily caught up with each other's lives. This morning, the California trio are coming for breakfast (they're bringing the bagels and rolls, we'll provide coffee and o.j.), so they can see Pat, whom they like so much. After, they'll drive to Philadelphia and from there back to Baltimore. Next weekend, they'll be back staying at Sister Betty's house in Ventnor, this time with Patrick and Susan in tow. It's good to have such a big extended family--lucky us!