I did get to have dinner with friends I don't get to see often enough, and we held each other close just because we can. After dinner I intended to go home and veg, but I ran into a friend who was hosting a party and convinced me to come up for a while. It was good to see people laugh and smile, but there were several moments when the reality of last week hit us hard and the laughter would fade and tears would threaten. Sunday I went home to see my parents, siblings, gramp, nieces and nephews. The following may not make any sense.
Nothing seems to make sense today.
Yesterday I had nothing to say. I could only feel sorrow and mourn. I awoke to a different world. At the Quad for breakfast the quiet was frightening. No laughter, no smiles, no chatter.