We got in very late last night and are both taking vacation days today. I probably could have gotten through a work day if something really important were going on, but there's nothing crucial, and I'm sad and tired.
I'm really glad we went. There were probably a thousand people at the wake, no exaggeration, including about 50 - 100 clergy members. The line of people paying their respects stretched through the church hall and out into the parking lot, and went on for over four continuous hours. I guess if you start an Orthodox school from the ground up, starting when you're 17, people take notice. Beyond that, Sonia went out of her way all the time to get people jobs, keep in touch, and just be a good friend to everyone. People flew in from California, Florida, Mexico ... the regional bishop drove down from Montreal to lead the prayers. Everyone was there. We should all live the kind of lives that touch so many people.
It broke my heart to see Nick, but I know he will be OK. There is no shortage of volunteers to look after the baby, and I know everyone will have their eye on him.
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This morning, we got up and took a walk along Shore Road. It's cold but sunny, and it felt good to get out. I made us a big breakfast of scrambled eggs, biscuits (using my camel cookie cutter), and grapefruit. I got into a little fight with the biscuit dough, and they came out a little dry, but overall it was a good way to start the day. I wish we had more mornings like this. Not sure what we're going to do for the rest of the day, but I'd like to make dinner for my priest and his family and drop it off before they get back from Boston. We'll see.
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