New Fridge

We had our new refrigerator delivered this past Saturday. We love it! I especially love the water and ice on the door! Kyle & I have always wanted a fridge with water and ice on the door!

The past two weeks have been really rough. As most of you already know, my father died on 6/17/09. We were busy last week with his funeral & wake. My aunt Maureen flew in from Seattle and stayed with us. It was so great to see her although I wish it was for a better occasion. She got the chance to bond with Rosie and now they are best buds. Aunt Mo is coming back in less than a month b/c she is renting a house on the Cape. I plan to visit her a few times when she's there.

As if I wasn't struggling enough with the loss of my father, things got worse b/c I broke my leg on Saturday night! I had no idea it was broken until 3 days later since I don't have feeling in my legs. I wound up being hospitalized for 2 days b/c of my leg and a really bad UTI. I am feeling a lot better but am still very tired. I'm not sure if the fatigue comes from the leg, UTI or just my overall sadness as a result of all the crap going on! It is probably a combination of everything.

It has been constantly raining here and that makes me even more sad. I still can't believe my father is gone. Although we knew the end was near, there is just no way to prepare for such a loss.

I smiled today when I received a beautiful flower arrangement from some of my college friends. I'll try to post a pic later. Thanks for all the love and support you have all provided. All the cards and kind gestures mean so much. Thanks so much!

Anyway, that is about it from here. I'm really happy that Bernie Madoff got such a long sentence. I hope it really sends a strong message! Bye for now!

Updated obituary

There were a few changes to my father's obituary. We changed the service in Hingham from a memorial service to a wake.


REILLY, Robert E. 71 of Keene, NH died on June 17, 2009 following a brave and gritty battle with heart disease. Bob was born in Warren, RI on October 24, 1937. He was the son of the late James J. Reilly and Mary King Reilly. Mr. Reilly graduated from East Providence High School, class of 1954. He attended Providence College, class of 1959 and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Bob received an MBA in 1961. He also completed his doctorate (ABD) in business and insurance. He would marry Barbara Binet on December 27, 1986 in Southborough, MA at the Pilgrim Church. They were married for 22 years. Together they enjoyed homes in Northboro, Boylston and Quincy, MA, before retiring to Keene, NH. He is survived by his wife Barbara. His daughters; Deirdre Prescott of Cohasset, MA, Tracy Perrin of Chesterfield, NH, Amy McLaughlin of Worcester, MA, Megan Orleman of Norwell, MA, Maura Reilly of NY, NY, Caitlin Reilly of Braintree, MA, A son Robert J. Reilly of Hingham, MA, His sisters Clare LaVallee, Patricia Rock, Kathleen Connors, Mary Cahill, Angela Carson, Maureen Reilly, His brothers, the late Charles Reilly, James Reilly, Francis Reilly and his thirteen grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, MA. The Family has requested that donations , in lieu of flowers, be made in memory of Robert E. Reilly to the Reilly Family Scholarship Fund at Providence College, 1 Cunningham Sq., Providence, RI 02918. All services are under the direction of Cheshire Family Funeral Home. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com