A Jungle of Memorials

The family gathered back at the house following the funeral dinner. The mortuary staff brought two full van-loads of flowers, plants, wind chimes, and quilts to the house and we spent the next few hours sorting the various gifts from so many well-wishers.

It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. We read cards from children in Kim's class and laughed and cried. One child offered all he had to make things better; he taped a nickle and dime to the card. We hefted Peace Lillies and daisies from the van to the counter to the table to the floor to the porch. We held one another and cried. We told stories and laughed.