Thursday we had an open house, so Thursday morning we went to the mortuary to get Grandma ready. It was a sweet experience to be getting Grandma dressed in her temple dress. The room that we were just felt like Grandma and had the sweetest spirit. You could tell Grandma was there, and that she was so happy! Thursday night was the open house, and there were so many people there they had to open a larger room for us!
Friday was the Funeral and I had been asked to sing. I have never sung at a Funeral, let a lone the funeral of someone I loved! So i was super nervous I was going to cry the entire song. After many prayers I made it through the song with only a shaky voice. Not my best performance, but I think Grandma will understand.
We had to leave on Saturday because we had to drive to Nauvoo on Sunday to pick up my little brother. Grandpa was so cute when we left, he kept saying WE are so glad you came, come visit anytime WE will make room. I loved how the entire trip it was always about WE. Even though Grandma was gone, it was always our house, our car, let us know if WE can help out.
On the flight home I told Eric it doesn't feel like Grandma is gone, that she is still at the house, and as soon as we walk in, we will see her in the kitchen asking us if there is anything she can make us. She was possibly one of the best grandmas ever, she was always making you food, never ever getting mad, standing up for her children and grandchildren like a mother bear, and loved everyone she met. I cant wait until I get to see her again.
2 comments:
What a sweet tribute. Sorry for your loss, but I am glad you got to be there and participate in such a special way.
how sweet that you loved your husband's grandma so much. that's really cool.
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