The Mourning Walk April 22

Beautiful day for a walk! Warm and sunny. Heather picked me up EARLY and we started our walk ahead of the crowd. There was an estimated 350 people walking all to raise funds for Regina Palliative Services. We all wore signs pinned to our backs and ours were in memory of Lee. At roughly the 1/2 way point my achey bones needed a rest so we sat on the side of the path and talked. Heart to heart and always good. At the end  I signed the 2012 canvas banner with a heart, Lee's name and a message from me. We missed Debra but she joined us with Sue and Beth at Pasta Prima for brunch. Once again great conversations and all real. So Lee bought lunch today. Thanks Lee.

Back at home Iris and I rode for over an hour. I took Mary's Icelandic horse out and Iris rode Lee's Spinner. Had a great time. Iris is a good rider and great company. Fast learner and confident. Mary cooked ribs for supper and more great talks....

Talked today about shock and sadness.I recognize these are common feelings many people are having. Lee certainly was right in knowing that death affects wider circles including friends, family and people I don't even know - but she did. I am surrounded by Lee here at home and there is evidence of her in every corner of this house, in the barn, in her car- everywhere. I even found used Kleenex in her riding jackets pockets along with 1/2 dozen .22 shells. I resisted the urge to smell them. I saved the shells. Horse smell dominates our riding gear. I miss her personal smell. Too bad we were so up to date with our laundry...

My friends and sister are anxious to read my report Tuesday after my Bladder Class. I go to a class at the General Hospital to learn about female body/belly parts and possibly exercises to strengthen muscles so I don't have to pee so often. Every woman seems to have similar issues. I will share what I learn!