Open day for Iain

Yesterday afternoon I opened the house for my students and their parents, but it was mainly students and their mothers of course being in Japan - never a father! - who came and offered incense in washitsu (Japanese style tatami room). Some offered food, others offered flowers. All of them gave a donation to the Stainmore Railway Company - so Iain would be very pleased about that.

In the school room, I set two pcs on the table. One pc showed the websites that Iain created in those two years. The other showed the slide show of Iain’s portraits since he was about twelve years old. I have some other photos of him at different ages so, for his 100th memorial day, I’ll scan them and compile them in a file.

The nice thing about today is that a friend helped me all afternoon. I’d kind of thought she was a ‘cool’ person but actually, she has been very warm and kind and has supported me greatly by just being there when I needed help – like today. Another nice thing is that some students really missed Iain and shed their tears looking at the slide show. I hope he knew he was loved so much when he was alive.

posted by Edera