Maggie's Memorial

This weekend was spent in Charleston, remembering Joe and Maggie; all that they taught us, and all that we have gained from having them in our lives. It was also a weekend to spend with a treasured group of family and friends enjoying good times. I cried like a baby when it was time to leave, but I am so thankful for the joy and the heart ache of having Joe and Maggie in my life. We are all the richer for it.

There's a boat on the road to Folly Island that has been there since Hurrican Hugo, I think, and it always has different things painted on it. Jessie's friends made it special for Joe and Maggie.

Friday night we had dinner at the beach house and a toast to Joe and Maggie.

Sissi, Austin and Frank

Jessie, her friend Eddie, and her dog, Sierra

The Wigglesworth Family: Kym, Maddy, and Craig from North Carolina

Me, Sissi and Kym Wigglesworth

Kym and Amy White, also from Seattle. Amy lost her daughter Susannah to MPS in July of this year.

Me and Big Brother Bill Stembridge

The memorial service on Saturday morning....

Les Sheaffer, dad to beautiful Brittany spoke

Rachel, the best hospice nurse in the world also said a few words

A few memories of Joe and Maggie displayed for us to remember

Afterwards, we went to Sissi and Frank's for a lunch and more sharing of memories. Here are Sara and Ryan enjoying their food.


Austin, me, Rachel, Sissi and Les

Austin, Gordon Wingate (from Texas), Rachel, Sissi and Kate

Me, Rachel and Sissi The next morning, we went out for breakfast. Here are me, Austin, Sara and Ryan together.
And a walk on the beach before we had to say good bye. Les, Maddy, me, Austin, Sissi, Bill, Kathy, David, John and Will Stembridge enjoying the sun.