Windy, Windy Day. Sad, Beautiful, and Windy

Eric's brother Kent died early this morning; the news came as a sad relief. It's hard to lose a brother-in-law I've been so fond of.
Eric already had a day of subbing in place, so that's what he did. I met with two friends for some solace and some knitting. Later in the morning, Eric texted to say he felt like he was in shock, but that all the kids at school kept him nicely distracted.
About forty of Kent and Joy's friends, as well as two brothers, showed up to help transport Kent to the mortuary van. They strapped his body to a sled he'd made years ago. A carved sled with a pair of skis from the 1960's as runners. A fitting way to leave.