Funeral
Very early Monday morning, a few hours after Fathers Day, my uncle (my favorite aunt’s husband) passed away at the age of 85. It was unexpected and shocking because I thought he looked fine when I saw him a couple days earlier. What’s sad is that someone who has been a fixed presence my entire life is now gone. And while I grieve that he’s no longer around, I am greatly comforted knowing that my little miracle baby now has a companion who I was very close to in this earthly world. His funeral was on Friday at All Saints Church in Hayward. Here is a snapshot of a whole bunch of Gacad cousins. I am front and center in the long black maxi dress.
Wedding
The following day I got to go to my first Indian wedding at the San Francisco Design Center! Holla! I have a lot of Indian friends so it is strange that this is my first, but we did our best to fit right in. My friend, the bride, was absolutely stunning!!! It was so much fun. We danced all night long.
Birthday
I celebrated my June 18th birthday on Sunday June 23rd at Dogpatch Wineworks with friends from all walks of life, including my dear friend Marty who is 81 years old. Try to pick him out below; he is truly young at heart. I hired a photographer Chi Fang who I thought did an amazing job: high quality, creative photos and great value in a short amount of time.
First, I am so sorry about the loss of your uncle and sending my thoughts and prayers. Also, beautiful wedding and huge congrats to your friend. Last, but not least a very, happy birthday to you and many more to come!! 🙂
Thank you Janine. I’m not good with taking pictures so glad I had the opportunity to showcase my weekend.
I am so sorry about your uncle. Sending my prayers your way. The wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous!! And so are your birthday pictures!! I hope it was a wonderful day — it looks like it was!
I felt like I had the circle of life weekend with everything going on. But yes, definitely enjoyed hanging out with family and friends.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your uncle. Sending out prayers to you and your whole family.
The wedding was so colorful!
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Your celebration just looked so much fun! I love that you have friends that span the generations! I hope it was a fantastic day!! –Lisa
Thank you Lisa! I hope when I’m in my eighties, people are still inviting me to their 38th birthday parties!
So sorry for your loss.
Happy, happy birthday!!!! Looks like fun 🙂
I have ALWAYS wanted to go to an Indian wedding. My friend had one, but sadly it was before we were friends.
Thank you Kate! I certainly had a lot going on this weekend, and the highlight was definitely the Indian wedding.
I am so very sorry for your loss. But look at all that big beautiful family gathered to honor his memory! He was a lucky man. And I’m glad that your Earth Angel can greet someone you loved so much.
I’ve been to an Indian wedding before; they are so much fun! Glad you had a great time. And happy belated! Hope it was an awesome one. Judging by the pictures, I would say so! XOXO
Thank you Charlotte, you always say the nicest things. It was quite the “circle of life” weekend.