thanks, bebop. The wake/funeral was today and it was all very civilized, thank goodness. No one argued or fought over things and there were even a few tears.

I almost had an anxiety attack during the ceremony, but I got thru it okay without having to leave. My BIL had been part of the military, so after the ceremony, there was a gun salute outside with a man playing taps on the bugle. It turned out to be an okay day.

Thanks for all the good wishes everyone.

Mary Alice