We had a good weekend. I think we have pretty much all the ducks in a row that we need to make sure the Memorial service goes without a hitch. We got some serious cleaning done in the basement, in the never ending battle of parents v. kid's clutter. And we had some fun as well, knocking out 2 movies from our Netflix Queue and having a nice dinner out Friday night. So it was a good 3 day weekend.
While I haven't necessarily been doing all of the organizing I have been keeping the ball rolling on getting the Service organized. This last week I was able to help Connie get the Eagle's Lodge for the service. Then we got the Obituary* submitted on Saturday. And then Kim & I went out to Sam's and priced all of the food and materials we will need for the pot luck after the service. And then our friend Maida put together the program for us to pass out at the service (thanks again Maida). And Megan and I created a flier to hang out at his favorite haunts. All in all I think we are in good shape to make sure this is a nice occasion, and that Connie will feel that we did all that she wants for him.
Kim & I reclaimed the basement, moving all of our pending yard sale items to the shed, and cleaning the rest. Along with some stern lectures and discussion with the boys about keeping things picked up, standing up to visiting kids who aren't obeying the rules etc. The basement area is actually quite nice when it's picked up, it just becomes a battle when we get too lax on the kids picking it up.
Kim & I got some nice parent time every night as well. Connie was gracious enough to watch the kids Friday night while we had a dinner out. And we were able to take some time to watch a couple of movies on other nights as well.
So a good, long weekend. Next weekend will be busy busy busy, with preparations and then the service itself. But then I get a week off from work.
*Postscript (I noticed this morning that we didn't pay for the Obituary to be available online so here it is)
Manuel "Manny" Moore
December 25, 1963 - February 8, 2009
Manuel passed away peacefully after a brief illness following a cardiac arrest. Manuel was born in Colorado Springs and was a lifelong resident of Manitou Springs and the Westside. He was proud to be a Colorado Native.
He is survived by the love of his life Connie Newland, his mother Margaret Moore, sister Michelle Mendoza, brother Tyrone Moore. His Nephews Juan and Dominic, and Nieces Brittany and Briana. Connie's children Dennis (Megan) Newland, Kim (Michael) Newland, Tammy (Jeremy) Simmons and 9 grandchildren. Numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Oscar L. Moore and sister Pamela Moore.
Manuel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and telling stories around a roaring fire. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He lived life to the fullest. Though he was with us a short time he touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday February 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Eagle's Aerie 1050 S. 21st St. Colorado Springs Colorado 80904
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