This was a difficult week with lots of laughter and also lots of tears. I flew out last minute to my DeeDee's funeral (she was my 97 year old maternal grandma). Saw lots of family that I haven't seen in almost 10 years. It was a good experience but also very hard. I know she is in a better place with my grandpa, but it is just hard to know she isn't here anymore. Take a look at our week...
Went to lunch before I left town with my best girl friends. They keep me sane and bring me lots of joy!
At the viewing with 3 of my cousins. My grandparents had 5 kids, and there are 18 grandkids total and 16 of us were there. There are 46 great grandkids and most of them were there. We were so close when we were little, but we haven't seen each other in almost 10 years. Nice to catch up.
So much snow by my DeeDee's house where I stayed for a few days. This was on one of my morning walks with the beautiful snow, mountains and sunshine trying to peak through the snow.
At the cemetery with my mom, dad and 3 of my 4 siblings and spouses and most of my kids and nephews. Ben and Mr J were not able to come.
My kids and nephews. Just missing Mr J and two of my brother's step daughters who were not able to attend and that is all of my parents' grandkids
Day after the funeral my Mom, Dad and I met my sister and her husband for lunch and had one of the best hamburgers I have ever had. So yummy!
Relaxing in my DeeDee's family room with the fire on and reading one of DeeDee's sweet books and enjoying the fire and their picture over the mantel. Probably the last time I will ever be there. It was hard to be there when she wasn't there.
Day after the funeral my mom and dad joined me and my Utah kids for dinner. It was nice to be together, but we were missing Ben and Mr J.
Had a free lunch one day before I flew home, and I was able to meet up with one of Ben's sisters. I honestly have the best in-laws. So fun to see her and catch up for a minute before I left.
With my Utah kids after serving at the temple for our church. Loved we could go together!
Went to a fun dessert place to get some sweets!
Mrs OC, and Mr JC took me up to Ben's parents, and they treated us to a yummy dinner, and then Ben's mom showed us photos from their recent cruise to see the Panama Canal. So amazing! Glad I got to see them for a little before I flew out.
It was a fast and furious few days, and I am now back home and grateful for safe and uneventful air travel. Grateful for my amazing family and the legacy we have. Grateful for the love that binds us even when we don't see each other often.
Thanks for visiting! Hope you are safe and healthy and well wherever you are!!
I'm so glad so much of the family could be there and you all had each other to give your grandmother a heartwarming goodbye. You really made the most of your trip. ((hugs))
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