I have always loved the New Year. It signifies a new
beginning for all of us and is like a clean, white sheet
of paper on which we can start a new story.

Ted and I are planning to travel as much as possible while
he is still able to do the bus tours and we are looking
for a cruise now.

Bobby's Memorial Service was a lovely blend of the sacred
and secular. Jeremy officiated and did a beautiful job.
His friends spoke of their love for him and we had a
symbolic dove release at the close of the ceremony. I
was so very pleased. Bobby had put the music he wanted
on flash drive. Ellie and the girls are going to Europe
after school is out and scatter his ashes in Paris. We
chose donation to the O.U. children's hospital in lieu
of flowers, although I received some beautiful plants
and there were flowers in his favorite red and white.

Last night, Ted and I watched the orange bowl. I felt
that I couldn't lose because Clemson is the only other
team I like to watch. When O.U. scored first, I told
Ted that Clemson was a come from behind team and O.U.
should watch it because they did not have that tiger by
the tail. I have seen Clemson make some magical saves.
Ted was enraged but I am not terribly disappointed.

I want to thank all of you for your loving expressions
of sympathy, here and on facebook. It has meant so much
to me. Jeremy was a rock as were our friends.