It was on the anniversary of Carla's passing.........we received the sad news that Gordon Carr had passed away suddenly at his home in Entwistle, Alberta. Gordon will be sadly missed and remembered by his very large family.
I remember his cheery smile, his always helping hand, the happiness he enjoyed when doing things with their grandchildren (Christmas, Easter Egg Hunts), his sense of humour, his understanding, his support. When home in October last year, I joined Gordon & Sherran for lunch (with Vi and Ruth). It is quite difficult to believe that 5 short months later he is gone.
My thoughts are with his family and I hope their support of each other will carry them through this difficult time to brighter days ahead. Gordon is resting now and I hope that peace and understanding wraps his family close.
I wrote this poem for his family and to honor Gordon and his life.
The Kind He Gave to You
(for Gordon, in fond remembrance)
(February 06, 1942 to March 29, 2012)
Ours may not be to question why
though we always do
asking reasons for all things
answers forever escaping our grasp
As this day dawned a decision stood
without your support
You questioned once more
answers still just out of reach
He took his final breath
laid all the memories at your feet
The pain of losing him sits heavy deep inside
as time eternal sails the wind
He was Father Son and Brother
Uncle Grandpa Mate and Friend
He bounced you on his knee
smiled at you when you were down
His helping hand was oft extended
sometimes even when he’d need it more
His arms protected and assured you
so you’d feel safe and not alone
He supported all those grand endeavors
cheered your victories, braced you in defeat
He loved you, he was there
Hold his memory close now, sheltered in your heart
Remember him with special love
the kind he gave to you
He’ll be with you, in every tiny raindrop
as it glistens on the ground he tended
He’ll be with you, in the morning sunshine
as it nudges you to meet the day
He’ll be the moon-smile looking down on you
its sparkle, its frosty twinkle
He’ll be with you, when you lay down at night
when you waken to the birds outside your window
As he watches over you, now from another place
remember him with special love
the kind he gave to you
Sunday; a relax day until late afternoon; by the pool soaking up some sun; listening to the ocean.
In the afternoon we hopped the shuttle again, headed for the marina to find the 'Cabo Escape' boat for our 'Sunset Dinner Cruise'.
Once again the booze flowed freely, the food was good and the sunset was gorgeous with lots of opportunity for photos. The weather was beautiful; we had a most enjoyable evening.
A couple of patrons got out of hand (a bit too much to drink) but they were very quietly and quickly 'taken care of'...........I say 'taken care of' because we witnessed their performances then in the blink of an eye they had disappeared. I sincerely hope they weren't thrown overboard but they did need to be taken out of circulation with some time to sober up. Other than that the cruise was a happy partying group.
The countdown to heading home........two more days. We are wishing we had at least another week.........(March 11, 2012)
Sa
turday.........free breakfast this morning courtesy of Pueblo Bonito; of course we got the sales pitch etc.
We took the shuttle into town for the afternoon........shopped for a dress again but still couldn't find anything I wanted. Dinner was at the Puerta Vieja (very nice dinner).........taxi home, relax, walk around the grounds, a few games, read a little, then off to bed.
As the day ends we realize there is only three days left (two and a half actually) of this wonderful vacation. We will be sad to see it end and will look forward to doing it again some day...........(March 10, 2012)
Friday........Another relax day but we found something to fill it with.
Ever tried Scuba Diving? We did and it was awsome........that is once I discovered how to keep from tipping over!
Anyway, we took a one hour introductory Scuba Diving lesson. Nothing elaborate; (not in the ocean, just in the pool) but it was fun and might be something that we could pursue further.
Other than that, we pretty much stayed by or in the pool for the day. Another great holi-DAY!.........(March 9, 2012)
Thursday........a busy day.
After breakfast, our morning routine and grabbing a coffee to go, we headed down to lounge in the sun by the pool (a beautiful morning).
After lunch we headed to San Jose Del Cabo (about 30 miles from Cabo San Lucas) to check out the scenery in another place. We decided to take the bus there since it was quite a distance for a cab..........well the bus ride was, shall we say, a bit wild.........the bus was not like our transit buses here but rather seemed what we might have discarded; we got there though.
To kill some time and because I had been craving a hamburger, we decided to pay a visit to McDonalds (how original I know) to have a hamburger (a fish burger for George). Next on the agenda: after a short visit and a beer with ""Eddie"" we walked around the town a bit, explored some of the shops, decided we had seen enough and headed back to our own neck of the woods.
Crazy wild bus ride back to Cabo, stop at a little restaurant for quesadillas, then back to the resort to catch the shuttle to our resort for some shut eye.
Now that I have written it down it doesn't sound like much but it seemed a busy day; we were tired and ready for bed.
So..........I'm sure I missed a few pertinent details...........(Mar 8, 2012)
It was on the anniversary of Carla's passing.........we received the sad news that Gordon Carr had passed away suddenly at his home in Entwistle, Alberta. Gordon will be sadly missed and remembered by his very large family.
