Still in Albany

Well, yesterday of course was the funeral. Today was a tough one too with a lot of decisions and details that needed to be addressed. Mom wanted us to take care of Dad's clothes so Rosalie & I got those boxed up. Then we went to Rene's and wrote Thank you cards to all who sent flowers or donations in honor of Dad.

Bruce was still in town too, so he and Paul went out this morning and check out an assisted living facility. So after a left-overs lunch at Rene's we are trying to get Mom use to the idea that she can't stay in the house and that we are looking at some options. Each time we mention it of course it comes as a complete surprise and sometimes she thinks it is a good idea and other times she thinks she would be just fine by herself in the house. Rosalie & I then checked out the place this evening and it is very nice and pretty similar to all the places Grandma Davis lived in. Bruce also has been looking in to all the savings, life insurance and investments and it looks like Mom won't have any financial concerns. Rene will take Mom out to the place next week for an interview and to make a formal request so she can get on the waiting list. We aren't sure at this point how quickly there will be a unit available. In the mean time someone has to be with mom, so Rene is working on a schedule.

This evening we picked out the grave maker. It sure has been nice having Wally in the family!
I got back to the hotel room about 10:30. I'll go and spend most of tomorrow at the house and then probably head back to Portland in the afternoon.