Well, since I've billed this as "letters home," I feel like it's fair to use this forum to let you know that Anthony's father, Frank, passed away last night. While it is sad news, it is also a blessing in many ways, because his father's health and, perhaps more importantly, his mind had been declining rapidly in recent weeks/months, and his quality of life had suffered accordingly. We (and Anthony's brothers too we believe) feel that Frank is probably much happier this way, if that makes any sense. He was tired, and done, and somewhat aware he was declining, and at least the end for him was relatively short. He suffered a massive stroke at home on Saturday and passed away within the week.
Anthony and his brothers will now have to sort out the legalities, and it's likely that the intricacies of dealing with all the paperwork and formalities will make our complaints about French bureaucracy look petty.
This morning, the girls and I wake up late, so Anthony tells us the news just as we are getting up and he is leaving the house. Gigi is our more sensitive child, and also more aware of what this means, since she was absolutely devastated when Anthony's mother passed away 4 years ago and still misses her to this day. While she is sniffling in her room, Pippa puts the pieces together and realizes that this means Anthony doesn't have his mother or father alive anymore. She says, "Well, at least that means he can eat whatever he wants without them telling him not to." There is a girl truly driven by the promise of something good to eat.
If you have Anthony's e-mail address, I'm sure he would appreciate a quick word. If not, I'll pass on any comments received here on the blog.
Anthony and his brothers will now have to sort out the legalities, and it's likely that the intricacies of dealing with all the paperwork and formalities will make our complaints about French bureaucracy look petty.
This morning, the girls and I wake up late, so Anthony tells us the news just as we are getting up and he is leaving the house. Gigi is our more sensitive child, and also more aware of what this means, since she was absolutely devastated when Anthony's mother passed away 4 years ago and still misses her to this day. While she is sniffling in her room, Pippa puts the pieces together and realizes that this means Anthony doesn't have his mother or father alive anymore. She says, "Well, at least that means he can eat whatever he wants without them telling him not to." There is a girl truly driven by the promise of something good to eat.
If you have Anthony's e-mail address, I'm sure he would appreciate a quick word. If not, I'll pass on any comments received here on the blog.
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