Jeremy took the day off from his work as a CFO to spend time with us and his mom. None of us realized that a major golf tournament called the Heritage started today. It was not the best day to go explore the east end of island and see the lighthouse. Instead, we saw alligators and played mini golf. So fun! We had considered a zip line course, but decided that was not accessible to all. The golf course was arranged on a pirate theme, no doubt to entertain youngsters, but we laughed and laughed as we repeatedly found ourselves in the rough.
Later, we went to a marina to walk and look at the boats, but the wind was so cold. With temps in the 50s, the wind dropped the temp even more. We visited a dockside bar in hopes of getting a tropical drink with a tiny umbrella, but the grumpy bartender had no umbrellas. It was while we were visiting quietly that Nancy was overcome with grief. Glenn would have so enjoyed this day with his wife and son.
Kendall, Jason and his girlfriend joined us for dinner at the boathouse. It was mobbed and we waited along the shoreline for an hour to be seated. Jeremy keeps his boat at the marina so they eat there often. The menu offered a huge assortment of seafood, so again it was hard to choose. Steve got clam strips, while I had a gumbo, coconut shrimp and a salad. Nancy dug into a mound of crab legs.
It had been many years since we spent any significant time with Jeremy, so this trip has been a good opportunity to come to know our nephew and his family. I hope we have helped Nancy. At least with us, she doesn't have to pretend. I choke up just seeing her walk alone without Glenn by her side. He had a huge, big-bellied laugh and would have teased us mercilously all day.
Tonight the wind is raging again, but at least it is not snowing like it is at home!
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