Remembering Jeff, on the anniversary of his passing yesterday was sad. I did everything I could to jam pack activity into the day to keep me from falling to pieces every other minute. I wanted to do something to keep my mind busy and let Jeff and everyone know that I am trying my best to keep fun and lightness in my world that has turned upside down and quite sad since losing Jeff. I made an appointment to test drive a boat and purchase it. Jenny and my friend Ginni went with me.  I posted some pictures of the boat... thetest drive and purchase has been postponed due to a mechanical malfunction caused by the owner of the boat - he over heated it by accident and had to be towed in, and now it's at the marina for repair. It's kind of a rough way to get last minute repairs/new parts and a mechanic inspection - but crossing my fingers that all goes well and the purchase will go through by next weekend or so.  I am hoping that Jeff is watching over that boat mechanic's shoulder and making sure all is well before I buy this boat that was made the year Jeff was born. Yep, it's a 1982 boat... no laughing. It's in great condition (like Dennis Whaley took care of it for the last 27 years).
I can't help but think that Jeff will join me fishing on that boat, and help me to continue to smile when I think of him, and dry my tears when I can't help but spill a few, as often I do when I'm missing him the most.
I don't have any current info to share on Big Blue - other than it's still in the works. I haven't seen it, nor have any pictures come to me in quite some time - but I believe it will be ready sometime this summer to take Jeff on his last ride before his ashes go to his final resting place he chose for us to take him to. Meanwhile, his ashes are with me, which has been somewhat of a comfort to me for this past year.
I know everyone who knows us and knows Jeff joins us in remembering him and missing him. Thank you all for your continued prayers and kindness.  Love you Jeff, forever and always.