The day started on a bit of a somber note. This morning I attended Dorothy Graham’s funeral at the Nichols Hills church with Ashleigh and Drew. Dorothy was a ninety-two year old woman whom retired two years earlier from her job in the OCU chapel. I knew her from Kappa Phi, the Christian women’s organization that I was a part of in college, and she lived a long and amazing life serving others. As is common with most funerals, I was able to see many friends that I hadn’t in a while, “It’s so good to see you… It’s a shame it had to be for this reason…” we kept saying. I caught up with some of my Kappa Phi sisters and ended up sitting behind my old US history professor, Dr. Mussleman, and his wife, Nancy. I am lucky enough to visit Dr. Musselman at every pass through Oklahoma City. We have been on-and-off pen-pals since my graduation, and he is just one of those people that I suppose will always have an unexpected place in my heart.
After departing the church, Ashleigh , Drew and I shared a vegetarian pizza at an upscale pizza place down the street and spent the afternoon at their home playing with Jack and preparing for family photos. We took some casual shots in front of their home and then at the park where the changing leaves made a nice backdrop- what an adorable family!
The evening was full of adorable families! I drove to Norman, OK after our family photo session and met up with Afton –one of my best girlfriends and roommate from freshman year of college. Her baby, Cecil James, is 6 months old and just amazing. He is nearly walking and showing signs of attempted speech! Leave it to Afton to have a genious baby. I know every parent is proud of their child, but I adore how pure and obvious Jon and Afton’s love is for their baby. As proof, Afton has a 365 project completely starring Cecil.
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