Jim's day...

There was a morning mass celebrating
Jimmy's birthday...

After mass I released blue and white balloons
which seemed to go on and on!
I was amazed...
they literally went so high and
finally disappeared into the clouds.

It was wonderful getting those "all important"
texts and phone calls from friends
and family who always keep Jim
in their hearts...
One thing I (we) want the most
(at this point)
is for Jimmy/Russell to never be forgotten!
And I don't think he will...
I understand there were Birthday wishes
posted on Facebook...
Thank you friends and family!!!

One corner of my living room seems
to have turned into Jim's little area...
I keep his Urn next to the sofa...
and Luke is nearby, as always.
A candle is kept burning when I am home...
A favorite photo leans on the chair as well!
I love that picture of Russell!
He is so happy at that moment!

There are always roses...
usually fresh...
sometimes not...
but they are there with baby's breath.

Typically a towel drapes over
the back of his chair...
The black and gold Terrible Towel
is officially retired and has been dutifully
replaced with his Penguin towel...
The blue and gold Pitt towel is
on standby for March Madness!

I have to smile as I looked at this photo!
After posting it, I noticed
that his resurrected collection
of Dinosaurs are well represented!
Gabe and Leah's little James is so into Dino's!
He has more fun with his Uncle Jimmy's
vintage "Brach", "Top" and even the "Rex"!
Usually they are put away...but the last few
times little J was here...
we just herded them over to his Uncle's corner...
and why not?