12/12/09, 1:07PM is the official time of death. 63 years of marriage ends in a sudden terrible medical situation.

Now we pick up the pieces.

The viewing is in Florida from 5-7 PM on Monday. Then the lot of them come to Indiana for a viewing on Wednesday, a funeral on Thursday. Today was a serious planning and craft day, culminating with the following finalizations:

Memory basket

Photo boards

Pall bearers

Memorial cards

Songs

Obituary

Newspaper photo

Transportation and lodging arrangements for family

The next big issue will be the viewing. As I've only cried 3 tears the past two days, I am certain I'll perform admirably, holding up to the stress while the rest of my family promptly falls apart. Some would call my reactions to this unhealthy. I view it as merely delayed. I am needed to be clear thinking now. I can be otherwise when things have settled.

Maybe I'll even come out to my family now.