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lionkingcmslWell, I'm back in my lair.
As most of the people that read my journal now know it was Jenna Fox that was laid to rest. :={
She was a sweet, caring, brave and uncomplaining vixen.
How I wish I had gotten to know her earlier/better. She was a very talented vixen. She had done a lot of things in the time she was here, and touched many lives, all in a good way.
Camstone, my prayers are still with you.
Thursday, around 12:30p, Kamau and Smrgol picked me up for the trip south to D.C. While the reason for the trip was sad, we tried to keep the mood in the car light.
One note about trying to navigate while using a computer, it is still better to have someone in the car that knows the area.
Before we left Jersey, Kamau's computer said that we had to south on the NJ Turnpike for .9 miles. Fact is, the NJ Turnpike (south), US Rte 40 (west), and I-295 (south) are all one road at that point. And there are no signs saying NJ Turnpike - South, only US Rte 40 - West.
We also found out later that sometimes the directions it gives are not too clear.
We also had a ball listening to TV themes as we headed south.
We got into D.C. at around 4:00p, 3.5 hours after we left. Normally the trip takes 3 hours, but accounting for us having to go back to my house (we were only at the WaWa where I work) for my wallet, and stopping for food on the way down it took an extra 1/2 hour.
We then headed to the viewing and comforted Camstone.
At the viewing we ran into Kimba, Robin, Cdr. Kitsune and a new fur, and I have forgotten his name. :=/
Friday was the service. Cam held up for most of it, but there were a few times, during his rememberances, he broke down a bit.
For those that couldn't make it, and wanted to be there, Cam understood. He knew you were there in spirit.
I do believe he was gladdened that so many were thinking of him and Jenna.
At the funeral, from the "furry contiginent", were Kamau, Smrgol, RumblePurr (the Gneech) and wife, Ka-Crow, BlackFeather, Cdr. Kitsune and myself.
I do believe that Jenna was there smiling on us as, was noted by Ka-Crow, that while it was gray, cold, and blustery when we went in to the service, the sky had cleared, the wind had mostly died down and it had warmed up a bit when we left.
After the service we headed to "Old Country Buffet" so that we could honor Jenna's memory and life, by stuffing ourselves silly. :=3 I think she would've loved to seen that. Knowing Jenna though, I'm sure she found a way to do so.
Friday night we met up with the Gneech and Laurie at a gaming store. They left for his Friday night KungFu lessons after a bit. BTW, he does look good. That KungFu is doing him good.
A certain Kirin and lion at a hobby or game store is not a good thing. ;=3 We tend to spend loads of money on stuff. I was a good lion and may have spent about $50, though the Kirin was over the $200 mark. ;=3
In the back of this store is an area where you can play the games you just bought, or ones you brought in from home. I would like to see that type of store in the Philly area.
BlackFeather met up with us and we killed the rest of the evening there.
Saturday brought the saddest day of all, the final goodbyes. ;={
Kamau had been asked to perform the service. Smrgol and I were asked by Camstone to attend, what was to be a "family only" service. We were both honored to be asked to be there.
The day was perfect for the service. Cam again put on a good "front", but he was hurting, you could tell.
I told Smrgol, but no-one else, this lion was close to breaking down himself, but I didn't because of Cam. I will grieve, as I am doing know, in my own slow way, but I wanted Cam to take my strength, and give me his pain. Something I could not, and cannot do, if I'm not strong myself.
Kamau did a great job, considering he was saying "goodbye" to a close personal friend. He said those types of services are always the hardest to do.
We then headed over to Jenna's mother's place. I do believe that the three of us, Kamau, Smrgol and I, were accepted into Jenna's, and Cam's family. :=3
Jenna's mother had a small buffet for us, which was nice. We got talking about many things, which seemed to lighten the mood.
We then met up with the Gneech, Laurie and Frisk. After a bit Cam met up with us. We then headed to a "Pizzeria Uno", where I surprised everyone by only ordering an iced tea.
I wasn't hungry, and this working 10p - 7a has gotten my body's "clock" all out kilter. I wasn't hungry, but just tired. Part of the tiredness was from not really sleeping that well at the hotel. It seems I must have a certain set of "conditions" present before I can fall asleep, and they were not there. Of course normally being awake during the overnight doesn't help.
After dinner we decided to head to our hotel room to play a "fast" game of D&D. I didn't play, but kept offering "commentary" at times. ;=3
The Gneech would make a wonderful actor. :=3 He was the DM this time around, and his antics to keep the game moving, plus his voices were a treat to behold. ;=3
It was just lucky we didn't have anyong on either side of us, as we were getting loud adn the session ended around 2a this morning. ;=3
Cam seemed to have a ball, and we now have a new way to tease him, "Whhaattt?!?" :=3
Today brought our goodbyes to Cam as we had to head home. We could tell that he didn't want us to leave, but we couldn't stay. The trip back north went fast, and I was able to catch a bit of a nap north, probably close to 2 hours or so.
All in all, for the reason we were down there was a sad one, we made sure to keep things light and cheerful.
It would've helped no-one, including ourselves, if we were morose about it. Kamau, Smrgol and myself, know the finality, and seriousness, of what happened over the weekend. We accept God's plans for us, but to dwell on the sadness is not healthy.
While I may have seemed "cheerful" at times, my heart was heavy as I knew the reason we were there, and I pained for Cam.
He is going through a very rough time right now, as he will for weeks and months to come.
Cam, as I said, I am, as the rest of us are, here for you.
Share your pain, your grief. You are not weak to do so.
Take my strnegth and give me your pain. I will bear it without complaint. You know that.
As most of the people that read my journal now know it was Jenna Fox that was laid to rest. :={
She was a sweet, caring, brave and uncomplaining vixen.
How I wish I had gotten to know her earlier/better. She was a very talented vixen. She had done a lot of things in the time she was here, and touched many lives, all in a good way.
Camstone, my prayers are still with you.
Thursday, around 12:30p, Kamau and Smrgol picked me up for the trip south to D.C. While the reason for the trip was sad, we tried to keep the mood in the car light.
One note about trying to navigate while using a computer, it is still better to have someone in the car that knows the area.
Before we left Jersey, Kamau's computer said that we had to south on the NJ Turnpike for .9 miles. Fact is, the NJ Turnpike (south), US Rte 40 (west), and I-295 (south) are all one road at that point. And there are no signs saying NJ Turnpike - South, only US Rte 40 - West.
We also found out later that sometimes the directions it gives are not too clear.
We also had a ball listening to TV themes as we headed south.
We got into D.C. at around 4:00p, 3.5 hours after we left. Normally the trip takes 3 hours, but accounting for us having to go back to my house (we were only at the WaWa where I work) for my wallet, and stopping for food on the way down it took an extra 1/2 hour.
We then headed to the viewing and comforted Camstone.
At the viewing we ran into Kimba, Robin, Cdr. Kitsune and a new fur, and I have forgotten his name. :=/
Friday was the service. Cam held up for most of it, but there were a few times, during his rememberances, he broke down a bit.
For those that couldn't make it, and wanted to be there, Cam understood. He knew you were there in spirit.
I do believe he was gladdened that so many were thinking of him and Jenna.
At the funeral, from the "furry contiginent", were Kamau, Smrgol, RumblePurr (the Gneech) and wife, Ka-Crow, BlackFeather, Cdr. Kitsune and myself.
I do believe that Jenna was there smiling on us as, was noted by Ka-Crow, that while it was gray, cold, and blustery when we went in to the service, the sky had cleared, the wind had mostly died down and it had warmed up a bit when we left.
After the service we headed to "Old Country Buffet" so that we could honor Jenna's memory and life, by stuffing ourselves silly. :=3 I think she would've loved to seen that. Knowing Jenna though, I'm sure she found a way to do so.
Friday night we met up with the Gneech and Laurie at a gaming store. They left for his Friday night KungFu lessons after a bit. BTW, he does look good. That KungFu is doing him good.
A certain Kirin and lion at a hobby or game store is not a good thing. ;=3 We tend to spend loads of money on stuff. I was a good lion and may have spent about $50, though the Kirin was over the $200 mark. ;=3
In the back of this store is an area where you can play the games you just bought, or ones you brought in from home. I would like to see that type of store in the Philly area.
BlackFeather met up with us and we killed the rest of the evening there.
Saturday brought the saddest day of all, the final goodbyes. ;={
Kamau had been asked to perform the service. Smrgol and I were asked by Camstone to attend, what was to be a "family only" service. We were both honored to be asked to be there.
The day was perfect for the service. Cam again put on a good "front", but he was hurting, you could tell.
I told Smrgol, but no-one else, this lion was close to breaking down himself, but I didn't because of Cam. I will grieve, as I am doing know, in my own slow way, but I wanted Cam to take my strength, and give me his pain. Something I could not, and cannot do, if I'm not strong myself.
Kamau did a great job, considering he was saying "goodbye" to a close personal friend. He said those types of services are always the hardest to do.
We then headed over to Jenna's mother's place. I do believe that the three of us, Kamau, Smrgol and I, were accepted into Jenna's, and Cam's family. :=3
Jenna's mother had a small buffet for us, which was nice. We got talking about many things, which seemed to lighten the mood.
We then met up with the Gneech, Laurie and Frisk. After a bit Cam met up with us. We then headed to a "Pizzeria Uno", where I surprised everyone by only ordering an iced tea.
I wasn't hungry, and this working 10p - 7a has gotten my body's "clock" all out kilter. I wasn't hungry, but just tired. Part of the tiredness was from not really sleeping that well at the hotel. It seems I must have a certain set of "conditions" present before I can fall asleep, and they were not there. Of course normally being awake during the overnight doesn't help.
After dinner we decided to head to our hotel room to play a "fast" game of D&D. I didn't play, but kept offering "commentary" at times. ;=3
The Gneech would make a wonderful actor. :=3 He was the DM this time around, and his antics to keep the game moving, plus his voices were a treat to behold. ;=3
It was just lucky we didn't have anyong on either side of us, as we were getting loud adn the session ended around 2a this morning. ;=3
Cam seemed to have a ball, and we now have a new way to tease him, "Whhaattt?!?" :=3
Today brought our goodbyes to Cam as we had to head home. We could tell that he didn't want us to leave, but we couldn't stay. The trip back north went fast, and I was able to catch a bit of a nap north, probably close to 2 hours or so.
All in all, for the reason we were down there was a sad one, we made sure to keep things light and cheerful.
It would've helped no-one, including ourselves, if we were morose about it. Kamau, Smrgol and myself, know the finality, and seriousness, of what happened over the weekend. We accept God's plans for us, but to dwell on the sadness is not healthy.
While I may have seemed "cheerful" at times, my heart was heavy as I knew the reason we were there, and I pained for Cam.
He is going through a very rough time right now, as he will for weeks and months to come.
Cam, as I said, I am, as the rest of us are, here for you.
Share your pain, your grief. You are not weak to do so.
Take my strnegth and give me your pain. I will bear it without complaint. You know that.
