First, We paddled...

...then we all went over to Sven's for coffee. I was delighted when I received a call from Doug's friend and neighbor saying he was accepting our invitation to sit with the group. He arrived minutes later. JB, Bob,. Vicki, Leslie, Sherri, Carl, Diane, Sue, Jeff, Karen and I sat quietly for the most part of an hour listening raptly while he told of his most recent contacts with Doug.

What was imparted there is not for these pages. What I wanted to say here was what a blessing it was to be able to sit as a group and hear the story told as it is best know now. True, we are left with lose ends and no suggestion of closure...yet. However, I did think that a little healing took place today.

Paddle safe...
DS