As I'm sure everyone is aware, the only contribution to the camping weekend that Joyce will be able to do is having the membership and making the reservation. Joyce also made that clear today when Gene and I visited. I will be responsible for collecting funds and paying the bill as Joyce has done in the past.
Ed didn't do much talking today, although, he did thank us for coming. He also said there was a lot of traveling, mileage (don't remember his exact words) being done. I forget what my answer was but after thinking about it one the way home, I now have a response. We don't have any choice because they do not live closer to all of us. We don't have any other choice because that is how our family is. When people that we love are hurting, we help in any way that we can. Gene and I were talking on the way home and about all the members of our family and how blessed we all are and that Dad must be very proud of us all. I am very pleased to be a part of the Byrum/Layton family and am so proud of each one of you. I love each of you and look forward to being with most next weekend. Those of you who will not be there, know that you will be missed - Terri, Jack, Ben, Ashley, Cory and Caden and especially Joyce and Ed. (hope I didn't leave anyone out)