Funeral photos...
We didn't get photos of all the family in attendance. We'll have to borrow from Dorothy?!
S was really squeezing tight! She wouldn't let us adjust much at all.
"Great-cousin" Julie
Great Uncle Ed
The kids were having fun, right next to grandpa's casket.
The three 4-year-olds and K (cousins Riley and Cali)
Amy, Jean, Steve, Mom, Sarah, Kristin, Dorothy, me, Susan
Wedding photos...
"Grandma & Grandpa Pete" with some of their great grandkids :)
Whitney, Maren, and Kelsey
Maren and Rik and baby Weston
Lindsay and Daniel. Sorry we didn't get Aaron in the photo!
It seems that weddings and funerals are what bring families together from across the country. (Births are up there, too.) As they should; these are important milestones in Heavenly Father's plan for us. Matt, Tyler, and I flew out to NV for brother Shane and Mary's wedding. It was great to be with everyone again. (We left the other kiddos in good hands here at home.) The morning after the wedding, we got a phonecall from my mom telling us that my dad had passed away early that morning. We knew beforehand that he was nearing the end of his mortal road. So it wasn't a shock; we were prepared. But we do miss him. We know through the gospel of Jesus Christ that we will be with him again. We took all our children with us, driving to IN for the funeral. We've been very blessed to be able to visit with my mom, Matt's parents, all of our siblings and a lot of family and friends during these two trips. We're so glad we could attend both family gatherings!
4 comments:
Maggie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! I didn't know he was nearing the end of this life. I'm sure he will be missed! What a great perspective you have on it, though. Thank heaven (literally) for the plan of salvation and temple ordinances that keep us together forever! And it is a blessing to be able to be together with family, even for such an occasion. I'm sure it made your dad happy that you were all together.
I loved your last paragraph on your post. I feel like it is a great perspective for life. I don't know if its pregnancy hormones or what, but it really touched me, so thanks. :)
p.s. cute pictures!
That was a poignant post, Mags. Beautifully contrasted with a funeral and a wedding of two beloved people; both are happy occasions, even with the passing of your wonderful father; I'm sure your dad was thrilled to see all of you together again. As you so eloquently said, families will be together always; these gatherings are only a taste of bigger reunions to come in the next life!
The pictures of the kids are so good--they look so grown up and happy!
Oh, Maggie, I am sorry! For some reason when you said "Grandpa," I thought you meant yours. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It is nice you were all able to be together. It's true how things bring us together.
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