Mortality

Pati here!
Have just heard that the husband of an acquaintance died suddenly yesterday. They were both younger than we are, and her health has been poor. Those of us who know her have been quite worried about her, and she has been very reliant on his care and support. They live in a rural area and, while it has never been discussed overtly, I have gathered that they foster/provide room and board for mentally challenged adult men. We have only recently become acquainted with them as a couple, and have both thought that he was a good person and well worth knowing. He was a long haul trucker, as well as providing mechanic services to his employer--a highly respected man. I'm guessing he was in his early to mid-fifties. Quite a shock to both of us.

The last sale is over. We did fairly well, well enough that I would consider going back again, but I still have a lot of stock left over. Since I'm determined to take a break, I now have to find somewhere to store it all--but not tonight. We're both exhausted. Recovery time seems to be much longer these days.

We now have snow--just a dusting of it, but enough to make the streets slippery. It has been a long and truly beautiful fall. We have been blessed.