What a hard and amazingly PEACEFUL day!! Today we said our final goodbye's. I wondered how my kids would handle the viewing and the funeral. They did really well. It was very sad when Emmi realized she was unable to see Grandma any more and kept saying"I want Grandma" "I want to See Grandma!" Carter did not have much to say but he left a sweet note in her casket.I was not able able to help out enough when Carol was so very ill, but I had the most amazing experience in being able to help dress her for burial. I was SO grateful to be able to spend that time with her and feel how thin the vale really is.
I have the most
amazing friends!!!! I could not be more grateful for all those who have helped our family with things that seem so small but really have made all the difference. Our dear friend Melissa has offered to stay at our house for two nights this week with our kids and let Layne and I get away. She is also a Foster Mom and so there were no background checks needed and no red tape involved in our being able to leave. Sunday was also my Birthday and this is the best Birthday gift I could receive is to be alone for a while with my DH to unwind a decompress!!!:):) I feel so bad for my kids I feel like I have hardly seen them in the last week but know how much I need this break and so off we go. Thank you to all my family who are helping out while we are gone! THANK YOU for all of your kind words and thoughts during such a hard time!!!!
What a hard and amazingly PEACEFUL day!! Today we said our final goodbye's. I wondered how my kids would handle the viewing and the funeral. They did really well. It was very sad when Emmi realized she was unable to see Grandma any more and kept saying"I want Grandma" "I want to See Grandma!" Carter did not have much to say but he left a sweet note in her casket.I was not able able to help out enough when Carol was so very ill, but I had the most amazing experience in being able to help dress her for burial. I was SO grateful to be able to spend that time with her and feel how thin the vale really is.
9 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss. It is amazing how a funeral is not really a horrible time when you know what is going on up there. Thanks goodness for the Gospel...I can't imagine my life without it! Have a good time getting away....Thinking of you and your sweet family.
You are in my prayers and thoughts. I can't imagine how hard it must be. But aren't we blessed to have the gospel & feel the comfort of the spirit. What a blessing to have spent time with her.
I can only imagine what you and Layne are going through right now, and have a small grasp of it watching my Dad going through the same process and at such a hard time of the year. I totally agree with the previous comments, I am so grateful to have the Gospel and the knowledge that there is more for us and we can be together again. I hope you guys had a nice time away, I am sure you needed it! Can't wait to see ya Friday!
I love the first pic with your kids at the funeral- so sweet! I know that day must have been difficult. I hope the spirit comforts you and your family at this time. Enjoy your getaway with your hubby and happy birthday!
i can't imagine all the emotions you must be going through....i am glad you and your hubby got to have some time alone sometimes that is all i need to recharge. hope the rest of the week is better. i hope to see you on friday.
I'm so sorry about your mother-in-law. I hope you are all doing well, you are in my prayers.
wow- I just found out. A little late to come to the services, I know. So sorry. We are thinking about you guys. I am so thankful for the knowledge we have of what happens when we pass on. and the comfort it brings.
I am so glad that the dressing was a good experience.
And that things went well.
Hope that you are having a good time with GL.
;)
Beautiful picture of the kids at the casket. That is priceless. Hope your family is well.
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