For those of you who don't already know, Terri passed away last Saturday at 7 am.  I have been meaning to provide a journal entry earlier, but have been busy with her arrangements, obituary, etc.   She was in hospice almost 10 months, which gave us time that I thought we would not have.  It takes away some of the sting of her death, but I still am devastated at her passing.  We were able to laugh a little more, love each other a little more and grow our relationship while she was in hospice.  She was strong throughout her hospice time, as I am sure those of you who visited her can attest.   

I want to thank all those who were able to visit, in this horrible time of COVID.  Terri had over 200 visitors, a testament to her and to her friendships with all of you.  We have the most awesome neighbors, who stepped to help us, giving me a respite at times to run errands, check on our lake cabin and walk crazy Cuthbert.  I am forever indebted to them!  

An obituary will run in the Sunday, December 19th Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Lincoln Journal Star.  I am tentatively planning Terri's Lalapalooza-Narcifest for the last Saturday in January or first Saturday in February.  This is all tentative at this time, as I need to try to get an understanding, as all of us need to, on the newest COVID variant.  I don't want the event to be a super-spreader of this horrible virus.  I will be asking for a headcount on FB or Evite, and contacting those who may not be on FB.  We will also stream the event, so out-of-towners and those who want to participate remotely.

Thanks again for all the help, support and love you have given our family and Terri.  I know she touched so many people, be it as a teacher, a friend or neighbor.  Her spirit lives on in Ross and Jack and I take solace in them.    Please keep us in your thoughts, and know that I value all Terri's friends as mine.