Mom
On 6 April 2014, my mother died. This loss was a total surprise, one that our family could not anticipate. Within hours of finding out, we booked tickets back to Chicago for her funeral. I spent the first week arranging her funeral with my family. Most of the second week was dedicated to spending time with family, especially with my father and our dog Daisy. Our family really came together during this time, and everyone was very supportive. One of my best-friends even came all the way up from Arizona to support my family. Outside of the funeral, G and I tried to relax as well. Being back in Chicago is always an opportunity to see familiar places and food. Still hard to believe some days my mom is gone.
Planes parked at Schiphol
View of the Netherlands from the air
Tulip fields in the distance
More flower fields visible
Somewhere over Canada, there’s still snow up here
8 hours later, Chicago!
Tulips in the bouquet I picked for my mom’s funeral
Roses from G’s family
This vase even made it make with me to the Netherlands 🙂
Driving behind my mother’s escort
The quiet rural route we drove along the way to the cemetery
Mom
Monument to a saint, near my mom’s resting place
Dad sneaks into a picture of me and my best-friend M
Many supporters
M and my uncle
Us
Family
Spending time together
I missed you American Cheeseburgers!
My dog Daisy
Unexpected snow while visiting my old house
Unexpected guests drop by at my friend’s house after dinner (possum)
Raccoon joins in
G test driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle for fun
Us
Easter eggs
Tulips at my aunts Easter dinner are a reminder of home