Happy Mother's Day Mom (in Heaven).

This is my first Mother's Day without my mom.  I have to say, I am honored that I was able to have her with me for the first 50 years of my life.  Ray's mom died when he was so young as did Drew's.  I am happy to be celebrating this day with my great friend Friedl.  She flew in from New Hampshire and we are going to the "Mother's Day Brunch" at Clearbrook.  We did that for several years on Mother's Day after Ray died and I am excited to continue this tradition.

Ray and my mom (Audrey Ruth Weishaupt Gowran)

on our Caribbean Cruise in 2008.

Today is an absolutely gorgeous sunny day!  Looking forward to it.  I had yesterday off from work as well as today and tomorrow.  A nice break.  I am taking Friedl back to the airport tomorrow.  It will have been a great five day visit!  - Jimmy