Park Place RV Park
On Sunday, Jan. 12th we were up before 7, sorting laundry when a phone call came in from back home. When I saw it was our Buddy, Pat, we were concerned. When we hung up we were racked with devastating sobs. The love of her life, her partner for over 55 years, Rob, died peacefully in his sleep last night.
Hello!
There are
no words, yet I can’t not mention it in my blog because it has been the basis,
the background of everything we did today. Bill and I are both in shock,
forcing ourselves to go ahead with routine things so as not to be holed up
inside the Suite, emptying tissue boxes. We made a couple of calls, texts and
messages to our rv’ing friends who knew him. I wish I could be there to hold my
sweet friend in my arms. ☹
Between the wind and the indecision,
Gibbs wasn't sure how far he wanted to walk today.
I felt a bit the same way. 😢
It will
be a shorter than usual write up of a busy enough day but my heart just isn’t
in it. I did laundry, Nancy and I walked to Family Dollar/Coyote Fresh for
milk, cream and bread while waiting for the clothes to dry. I got home and
realized I forgot the bread, one of the key things on my short list. Gibbs and
I walked and when Bill came home from the field and Hangar, we had lunch
together.
The star of the Happy Hour
How could she not be?
With his commitment
to a booth/table at the RV Show, as President, he has a lot of things to get
done before Saturday. Otherwise, he would have stayed home this morning. He got
a propane bottle filled after lunch and we just sat quietly together until 2.
We had planned a drive out to Roadrunner BLM for Happy Hour with Ken, Kim, Sara
and Ainsley so everyone piled in BB with our chairs and beverages for a couple
of hours.
The winds picked up again late morning so Ken had chairs set up at the southwest side of their Journey. Lots of sun, less wind. I don’t like the cold wind but I was bundled and sat in the sun near the rig. I actually had to de-layer. It was fun to see Sara and that wee babe once more before we said our goodbyes around 4:30. Nancy and I took the pooches for a walk around the park and then we piled back in to go out for pizza.
A picture from both sides.
Silly Al’s
was a no-go with no parking available so we opted for Outback Pizza instead. It
was delicious and I brought half of my small meat lovers pizza home. When we
got back here and walked in the Suite, it seemed like the morning reality hit
me all over again. I can’t pretend I haven’t cried, I have, many times
throughout this day.
We are in store for a full moon
on Monday night.
I’ve wept
for one of our best friends leaving this world too soon and then just as often
for our other best friend and what she will be facing as the one left behind. There
are no words of comfort that can make things better so I offer prayers to her
and the family. The day today was cool but sunny, only reaching a high of
61F/16C (feeling colder than that) and we’ll be dropping to 36F/2C overnight.
Brrr. As Ken said, it is January in Quartzsite.
It was a great pizza.
This has
not been the best day but our friends are around us and we all share in this
grief. Please pray for Pat and her family. She needs strength and comfort right
now. ♥
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We have so many great memories with this wonderful man
He will be sorely missed from our lives.
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Thank you
for stopping by.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your very good friend, Rob. It is very sad indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth.
DeleteWill you be flying back to be with Pat for awhile?
ReplyDeleteI’m sure it would mean the world to her right now.
It’s devastating news and all of us widows out here know exactly how it feels.
Thank you, no, she is surrounded by friends and family. She would not want that.
DeleteSorry to hear this of Rob. In all your pics he was smiling. Always thought to myself, he's a happy guy. Prayers for Pat and all the family.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. He was a happy man.
DeleteI'm sorry....
ReplyDeleteThank you Elva.
DeleteMay God comfort Pat in
ReplyDeleteways that He alone can
--Mary
Thank you, Amen.
DeleteSorry for your lose, Pat and Bill.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOh, Pat & Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and love to you both. Patti & Rick
ReplyDeleteThank you both. How precious life is, eh?
DeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I know that Pat will greatly appreciate your friendship and thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
ReplyDeleteThank you both.
DeleteI know you and Bill thought the world of Rob and Pat and so sorry to hear this news. Prayers for Pat and their family. When our time comes the best way to leave is in our sleep.
ReplyDeleteHugs for you and Bill.
Sue
Thank you, Sue. I agree.
DeleteLoosing a dear friend is very hard. Rob was one of the RV family and will be missed. So very sad for Pad.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marlene.
DeleteOh no Patsy ... That is devastating news... All your readers know how close you two couples were. Our prayers for Pat and her entire family, and for you and Bill. Hugs, Trent (Teresa)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. So sudden, hard to deal with.
DeleteMy sincere condolences to Pat and her family on their loss. May they and their many friends find solace in the memories they share.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maebeme.
DeleteMy prayers for you and Pat. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Jackie.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your loss Pat and Bill. You'll all be in our thoughts and let us know if you need anything. Time together this morning was lovely, hopefully healing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jess and Jesse. Keeping busy is the best we can do right now.
DeleteI really enjoyed the year they traveled out west with you. They were such a special couple. I know you will always cherish those memories and the many others. Prayers for Pat will be in order. Becky
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Becky. We had a wonderful winter, found our true travel mates right there. ♥
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