Journal entry by Al & Lois Blasinski —
During the last month of Al's life, we worked together on a 'Gratitude list'. The list is far too long to share in its entirety, but here's a summary:
- our family and friends, with us to share the smiles and be there for us in tough times
- our pets that brought joy into our lives and the wildlife that visited our backyard, especially our resident cardinals
- our home, a place to relax, renew, raise our family and enjoy the beauty outside our windows
- gardening, especially tomatoes and roses, and the trees that we planted and watch mature
- learning from good books to enlarge our world and make us think
- travel, which enlarged our horizons and experience God's beauty
- good eats. . . Al's famous chili, burgers, pizza and chocolate shakes and that we never went hungry
- our faith, parish family, and choir which enhanced liturgy
- the Packers
- the excellent medical care Al received, especially from the dedicated staff at the Froedhert Cancer Center and Seasons Hospice
- making a contribution at Rockwell
- fireworks, blizzards and thunderstorms
- living in freedom in the best country in the world
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