I brought Ol' Lar home today. Are you all thinking 'WHAT?" Yep, Larry is right now in the living room. Later, we'll share the bedroom together. That hasn't happened in a long time. No, he's not going to be on the nightstand or in the bed; respectfully I'll put him in the armoire.
I finally decided to pick him up from the funeral home today. I had and still have intentions of putting him in a proper urn. I've been waiting on this because I was going to share him with the kids. However, I feel that there is a great deal of ambivalence about this right now. There's no rush and when the time is right, we'll all know it. So for the time being, Ol' Lar's going to be with me and that's ok.
I feel my life and the boys' lives are resuming some sort of normal. They're both back to work and I'm still looking for work. I have been keeping myself busy with insurance calls and home maintenance. The AC had to be fixed to the tune of $600.00 (of course during this heat wave). Come on insurance. My friends and family have been wonderful; calling me, seeing how I'm doing, and just being there. I remind them that the hardest part was before Larry's departure. The nursing homes, the bed sores, the feeding, the doctor's visits; all those things were the worst part. Watching my husband deteriorate before my eyes was horrible. Now I know that he is a kinder more gentler place.
On a cheerier note, I do have something to look forward to. My sister and her children have invited me on their vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in two weeks. All I want to do is put my feet in the sand and indulge in those pretty tropical beverages. Can't wait!! Hopefully, I'll have some happy pictures to put up later. Until later....pass on the Larry love
Gail
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
29th. Anniversary
Hello Everyone:
Yesterday, June 14th. would have been Larry and my 29th. anniversary. The boys, Steve and Chris made sure that it was not forgotten. They were incredibly thoughtful with a card, a bottle of Merlot wine by "Bears Lair", a box of red licorice and a delightful day at Arlington Park to make unsuccessful bets on the ponies. I was anticipating this day for awhile now, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I had wonderful memories of the past 28 years with even one of those years celebrating at Arlington with Lar. There were other memories of dinners out, week-ends gone and even feeding carrot cake to Larry last year in the hospital. Those are memories that will not be forgotten.
I am trying to get things back into some kind of order. There have been phone calls to make, insurance companies to contact, and friends and family to contact. It is kind of odd having my days free of hospital visits, rehab visits and doctor appointments. A good part of the last 2 years has been spent doing exactly that.
I do miss Larry. I miss the ole'Lar with the noted chuckle, the Lar that always felt he had to do the bills-he did them the old-fashioned way, no computer,and secretly flourished doing them, the Lar that loved to go to the casinos, and the Lar that fell asleep in the chair. That's the Lar I want to remember; and now I have to go do the bills. Until later...pass on the Larry love.
Gail
Yesterday, June 14th. would have been Larry and my 29th. anniversary. The boys, Steve and Chris made sure that it was not forgotten. They were incredibly thoughtful with a card, a bottle of Merlot wine by "Bears Lair", a box of red licorice and a delightful day at Arlington Park to make unsuccessful bets on the ponies. I was anticipating this day for awhile now, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I had wonderful memories of the past 28 years with even one of those years celebrating at Arlington with Lar. There were other memories of dinners out, week-ends gone and even feeding carrot cake to Larry last year in the hospital. Those are memories that will not be forgotten.
I am trying to get things back into some kind of order. There have been phone calls to make, insurance companies to contact, and friends and family to contact. It is kind of odd having my days free of hospital visits, rehab visits and doctor appointments. A good part of the last 2 years has been spent doing exactly that.
I do miss Larry. I miss the ole'Lar with the noted chuckle, the Lar that always felt he had to do the bills-he did them the old-fashioned way, no computer,and secretly flourished doing them, the Lar that loved to go to the casinos, and the Lar that fell asleep in the chair. That's the Lar I want to remember; and now I have to go do the bills. Until later...pass on the Larry love.
Gail
Sunday, June 7, 2009
So , here I am. I want to thank everyone who came to Larry's wake, funeral, sent cards, called, and just supported my family and myself. The outpouring of friends and family and acquaintances that touched Larry and our family was amazing. I will be forever grateful to all of you. I have been asked if I will continue this blog and the answer is yes. As long as all of you continue to read this and more importantly the writing juices continue to flow, the sooner the healing will start. I know my sister eluded to an idea that I am contemplating. Stay tuned. Until then...pass on the Larry love.
Gail
Gail
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Obituary
Northwest Herald - Algonquin Paper
Larry D. Williams
ALGONQUIN - Larry D. Williams, 69, of Algonquin, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin.
He was born Feb. 19, 1940, in St. Joseph, Mo.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He had 42 years of local service with K-Mart management. He was a member of Algonquin Lions Club and Algonquin/Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231.
He was a very kind man and had a loving spirit.
Survivors include his wife, Gail nee Wisniewski Williams; his children, Lori Ormonde and Martha, Steve and Christopher Williams; his grandchildren, Ryan, Morrigan and Austin; his mother, Laura Williams; a sister, Linda (Bob) Harris; his sister-in-law, MaryEllen (Erv) Conrad and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Williams.
The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Willow Funeral Home, 1414 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin/Lake in the Hills.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at the funeral home. Cremation will be private.
Chicago Tribune
Larry Williams
Larry Dean Williams, age 69 of Algonquin; beloved husband of Gail nee Wisniewski; loving father of Lori Ormonde, Martha Williams, Steven and Christopher; beloved son of Laura and the late Jack; fond grandfather of Ryan, Morrigan and Austin; fond brother-in-law of Mary Ellen (Erv) Conrad, fond uncle of John, Kyle, Gina, Stephanie Pinkerton (Alan); David Conrad. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin/Lake in the Hills, IL (one mile E of Randall Road). Service Thursday at 10 a.m. Cremation private.
Larry D. Williams
ALGONQUIN - Larry D. Williams, 69, of Algonquin, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin.
He was born Feb. 19, 1940, in St. Joseph, Mo.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He had 42 years of local service with K-Mart management. He was a member of Algonquin Lions Club and Algonquin/Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231.
He was a very kind man and had a loving spirit.
Survivors include his wife, Gail nee Wisniewski Williams; his children, Lori Ormonde and Martha, Steve and Christopher Williams; his grandchildren, Ryan, Morrigan and Austin; his mother, Laura Williams; a sister, Linda (Bob) Harris; his sister-in-law, MaryEllen (Erv) Conrad and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Williams.
The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Willow Funeral Home, 1414 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin/Lake in the Hills.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at the funeral home. Cremation will be private.
Chicago Tribune
Larry Williams
Larry Dean Williams, age 69 of Algonquin; beloved husband of Gail nee Wisniewski; loving father of Lori Ormonde, Martha Williams, Steven and Christopher; beloved son of Laura and the late Jack; fond grandfather of Ryan, Morrigan and Austin; fond brother-in-law of Mary Ellen (Erv) Conrad, fond uncle of John, Kyle, Gina, Stephanie Pinkerton (Alan); David Conrad. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin/Lake in the Hills, IL (one mile E of Randall Road). Service Thursday at 10 a.m. Cremation private.
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