For journal purposes, I didn't want to miss writing about going to my Grandpa's funeral last month.
It was a crazy trip.
Starting from having to get my car fixed before I could go, and having the dealership be oh so efficient and taking way longer than planned.
Which made me later than I should have been to pick up my cousin at the airport to drive to Thatcher (but it was great to visit with him!).
And late to the family viewing, to which we showed up in play clothes since they were waiting for us and there was no time to change into appropriate clothes.
Phil arrived later that night--he couldn't get away from work early enough to ride with me--and we all got to bed late and tired.
In the morning, we debated whether or not to take Jonathan and Ty to the funeral or leave them with Phil's sister, finally deciding to take them.
We chose wrong.
My kids are not perfect, but they can almost always make it through an entire Sacrament meeting reverently. I now know that they don't do as well at funerals. I was QUITE embarrassed.
What I heard at the funeral was great--I loved hearing things about my grandpa that I'd never known, and hearing some stories again that I love. He was a great man--and I admire him for the life he lived.
I also loved seeing and visiting with family and friends there. I had obviously looked forward to seeing aunts, uncles and cousins, but I hadn't even thought of all the extended family. It was great to see them there, like Lucky Wilson, a good friend from our Tempe ward (I'd forgotten we were related, too!) and the Brimhalls, friends/second-cousins I grew up with in Gilbert--and so many more. That is the best part about funerals for me--the gathering of friends and family.
And of course the luncheon after was pretty great, too. Good food and more visiting!
Suzanna thought she was quite the princess with her hair all done up by Aunt Wendy. She did look pretty cute =)
And the boys thought they were pretty funny messing around with their cups.
We were so glad to be able to be there with everyone, and then pretty glad to be home by the time we finally got there late, late that night!!
4 comments:
Sorry to hear your Grandpa passed away and that the kids gave you a hard time at the funeral. I'm sure your grandpa appreciates you bringing them, though! Even if they caused a ruckus. My twin neice and nephew did the same thing at my Grandpa's funeral. They were three at the time, and all wound up!
No fun about the kids at the funeral--but at least your grandma thought Suzanna was crying because she was sad! And you'll be able to tell them later that they got to go, so that is special. Love Suzanna's curls--Sareny couldn't understand why she would want curly hair!
Glad you guys were able to go. Sounds like it was a nice funeral. I love how funerals bring families together. And I completely understand what you went thru with the kids at the funeral... mine would have done the same. What is funny though is last Sunday my boys were soooo WILD and I used your kids as an example several times, "See how reverently Suzanna is sitting!!!" Unfortunately that Sunday it didn't work... it was just one of those days!!
Great updates and pictures. :-) So glad for the times you were here.
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