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Today was Dale's burial. The tiny little cemetery sits just outside a town with a population under 300 about 2 hours north of his home. He had chosen this place years ago. It was where his ancestors had settled when they came over from Sweden. Both Dale's father and his grandfather are here as well. Just the immediate family were there today. It was a bright and sunny day but frigidly cold. Andy had chosen the coffin for his dad. Everyone commented at how simple yet beautiful it was...again, just as Dale would have wanted it.

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It was a rough day for Andy today. The weather was mild and very damp and foggy. Dale's service at the church was very nice. Andy says it was just what he would have wanted. I'm glad for that. I know that means a lot to him, his brothers and his sister.

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The icicles that hang of the back of the house always catch my eye, especially in the early morning sun with the warm colors of the sky behind them. With as much as I dislike winter and the frigid cold and gray skies, at least we get these bits of beauty here and there.

Andy's father passed away this morning... having to call him in Ohio to give him the news was one of the hardest things I've had to do in our 12+ years of marriage.

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After a long week away, Daddy's home! One their favorites...playing "Tiger" with Dad.

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Climbing the tower. Wanted to get out & get some fresh air & exercise. Didn't realize it was about 12 degrees (with a wind chill of about 1 degree). Quick climb...short walk.