Friday, November 6 - 9PM

Busy day today.
Went by funeral home to drop off somethings.
Couldn't find anyone, so I wandered around.
Ended up in the viewing area.
I think I freaked the people out, because it's the room that the showing will be in tomorrow.
I was worried about the casket and wanted to find out if I should "upgrade" it...
Couldn't sleep the night before thinking about it.
They pointed out the casket in the room and said "there it is"...
Then, I asked if Gary was in the casket and they said "yes".
So, I just went right up there.
Again, freaking them out....
They still had to straighten his tie and some minor details.
But he looked really, really good.
Just like he was sleeping.
Talked to him a little and told him I'd see him tomorrow.
Again, the funeral people were just standing there - probably wondering if I would every leave.

Went outside and called Steph and Terry.
I guess I shocked them when I said
"Guess what, I just saw Gary"
They both said the same thing...
"Ok, Diana.... and where do you "think" you saw him?"
Then, I realized they thought I "saw" his spirit or something..,.
Which is totally understandable since I haven't slept, smelled my mom's perfume the night before, etc.
I said "no, I really SAW him - at the funeral home"
I can still hear their sigh of relief.....

So....
I think tomorrow will be fine.
A celebration of Gary's life with family and friends.
He is in great company up there.....

I also heard that people were having trouble making donations at National City.
I am so sorry about that.
They assured me that all people needed to do was go to any National City and tell them
"Gary's Fight c/o Diana Bell" and it would get deposited in the memorial fund.
I'll call or go by there and straighten it out.

We also have two fundraisers planned.
A fishing tournament and a dinner.
I will post details in separate blogs later.

Stephanie's family and friends are arriving today.
I am so glad they are coming and can't wait to see them.

Matthew has been busy picking out things to send to Daddy (we will put in the casket).
So far he has a cup he made at school and some candy.

He also said something really cute last night.
He said "Mommy, when batteries die in a TV, the TV goes to heaven right?"
Stephanie said "Sure Matthew"
And he said "That's good, that means that Daddy has a TV in heaven - he'll like that"

Thank you for your prayers.
Our families appreciate them.