However, we understood that this would be a long day which included Bothell and Sammamish. Later as we listened to the radio we heard that the roads were clogged. But by 8:30 we had new food and clean water. She had gone to Pat C's vigil service because she couldn't go to the funeral tomorrow. We asked her who he was and she said that he was a very fine, just man who loved a good conversation and a good fight. She said that many years ago, during some dicey situations which came up while running the church, his was one of the numbers on her speed dial. He kept her sane on some days. He had some great turns of phrase and was always so positive and encouraging. He left us too soon, it seems, but we now have a new advocate on the other side.
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