05/26/04 WED:
---Everything went well in our travels--at least as well as could be expected under the circumstances. My father did well in the speech he was concerned about giving. I was touched by the nice reception I received--the hitherto wayward relationship who had not stayed in touch. Back when I was a kid I saw a bit of Uncle Manny, Aunt Pat, and cousins Jennifer and Susan, but not at all since. Still, they were as nice as could be. I know they are going through a tough time. I am really glad I didn't let that last thread of contact be cut. I will try to make sure it continues to not stay cut. A big shame it had to come at Manuel's funeral.