We've been enjoying visits from family & friends. Not only are Julie's folks still here, but Julie's brother Darrel (& Kathy), her cousin Cheryl (& Dan) came up from Oregon and our son Jake came over from EWU. Julie had them to sing songs from back in the day and it was wonderful. We also got to hear an acappella song on the computer that Jake wrote. And one of our kids friends, Brad, played the piano and sang a few more songs. So, it's been sort of a little music festival type of day.

Julie's mom, Gloria, and our daughter, Emily, have been sorting through hundreds of family photos to select the ones that will be used for Julie's memorial service. Teri, one of Julie's teacher friends, helped write the first draft of her obituary (at Julie's request). These have been sort of bitter-sweet tasks, but we're walking it through together.

We have had a variety of friends drop by, call, e-mail, blog & text us. We are so blessed to be loved by so many. Our daughter, Betsy (& her boys) are coming tomorrow to spend a few days and I can't wait to squeeze those little guys and get a massage from Betsy.

We have several other family members coming to visit in the next while. So, not only have we had to borrow more beds, but our next door neighbor, Susan, has offered to put people up in her home - how cool is that? Julie's brother, Tim (& family), her sisters, Liz, Carolyn & Janice, my brother Randy (& Patty) are coming next weekend. Her brother, Jerry, will come next week to record our kids singing songs they use to sing as kids. It's a good thing we love all these guys or this could be a nightmare.

Again, thank you for your love & prayers! Greg