Louis DeMane (1940-2010), R.I.P.

Sometime this evening our elder daughter, her husband, and four of our grandchildren arrive for a nice, long stay. Diane and I are like kids ourselves waiting for them to get here. We've spent the day getting the homestead ready for them (i.e., childproofing) and look forward to doing all kinds of wondrous things with the little guys. I don't know how much I'll post during their stay, but I'm sure I'll have a few minutes now and then.

Despite all the good things of life -- like grandchildren visiting -- there are sad moments as well. Our neighbor and friend, Lou DeMane, died this morning after a long battle with lung cancer. (The photo at left shows Lou with his wife, Mary.) He was one of those wonderful guys who would do anything for you. I can't count the number of times he came to my rescue and fixed things around our home, things that had far exceeded my limited talents. A good man, a loving husband and father, Lou will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He was able to receive the sacraments before he died and went home to the Father peacefully. Requiescat in pace, Lou.