After the coordination of doctors, patients, and a delay or two, On the 6th the honor walk was held to celebrate the gift of life being given. It was emotional in a quiet intensity. Friday the 9th, there was a visitation we attended, which was a celebration of his past life, pictures growing up, things that meant a lot to him on the collection of hobbies that he had. There was a dramatically detailed Lego flower display, made by members of the IowaLUG (he was a co-founder).

Saturday we went to the funeral, where so many showed up who his life had an impact on. Many good stories were told, thanks to the CCU nurse that took such good care of not only my friend, but the family around him. I know there were other stories to be told, but I, along with others, probably couldn’t make it through that.

Afterwards, we went to the Greek Orthodox church to have a luncheon and just hang out with those who loved the person and wanted to honor his life and family. Socially and emotionally exhausted, we went home and just vegged out.

Turkey Tortilla Soup

I chopped up the last of the turkey breast, and just used tortilla chips. this came together well and was quite tasty.

Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Comte and Cornichon

I figured the blended cheese would be good on it’s own, and it was, but just not as good as I thought it would be. Grilled up? Quite nice.

Hot Dogs

Good Things. All Pork. All Good

Chili Pork Noodles

Made before, will make again. Swapped the chili crunch with the hot honey chili crunch and skipped the sugar. Passed the heat test with Shannon, and I was able to add a bit more heat on my own.

Fish

I have a layer of bread (some thanksgiving leftovers, normal stash) on top of the pile in chest freezer, and the idea of digging to find fish, didn’t enthrall me, so we had eggs.