We're back home.....

[DianaB]

We're back from my Aunt's funeral. It felt so good to finally be with my family and to cry together over losing her. We had so many members of our family that was there! One of my cousins I hadn't seen in probably 20 years or more was there. I scolded him about missing so much and I think that he's going to try and come back more. He does live further than the rest of us so he does have an excuse. Anyway, of course all the sisters were there and out of 16 cousins only 3 were missing. We had a lot of my cousins families there as well so it was a huge crowd. My Aunt's house worked out so well with a huge crowd like that in the fact that she had seating indoors and several places sit up outside as well so we never felt very crowded. My Uncle even had some of his family there with us.

We had a fifth wheel camper and two motor homes sit up in the yard. My Aunt Marva, my brother and his daughter, and Glen and I stayed with close friends to Larry and Joan. Glen and I actually slept in a really nice fifth wheel camper there. Their home was so beautiful inside and out. I thought about taking pictures but then decided against doing that. Their home was decorated in a country primitive style similiar to what I used to decorate in. So beautiful and they were so very nice as well.

Glen and I's wedding anniversary was on Monday but with everything going on we didn't celebrate it but while we were down there we had some rain here at home so we took our time coming home yesterday. We stopped at a couple of antique malls and a store called OOPS, which was interesting!! It had a lot of home decorating stuff like Kirkland's. I found a few things at the antique mall but not much at OOPS. We stopped and ate at a nice restaurant on the way home. It was sure nice to get home and see Jaci and the dogs. Jaci stayed here and held down the fort. I tried to get her to go but she has a hard time getting off of work and I think that she wants to make sure she gets some time off for vacation.

Anyway, we're home now. I missed all of you. Thanks so much for your prayers. This has been really difficult for me. Joan was an aunt/sister/almost mom to me and I loved her so much. I'm going to miss her laugh and her spunky ways. She was a good Christian woman who by her life showed Christ's love to others. But I know that we'll meet again in heaven and that makes all of this bearable.

[DianaB]

Here's a picture of my Aunt with one of her granddaughters.

[Blueyes]

I'm so glad you are back safe and sound! It's wonderful that so many of your family members were able to get together, even if it was such a sad occasion. I have an aunt that I have become super close to since my mom died, so I understand your bond. It's nice to know your aunt was such a strong christian...that has to be a big comfort to you.

And...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

[Janet]

I'm glad you and Glenn made it home safe Diana. Sounds like you all had a great celebration of your aunts life. I know that you will miss her, but you have memories to draw her close any time you want.

[DianaB]

Janet, did you notice in the picture how much Joan and your Mom look alike? Anyway I think so.

[Janet]

I think their mouths are very similar.

[Gina]

Diana welcome back. Glad that you had a safe trip. What you described did sound like Janet mentioned a celebration of your aunts life. You have a wonderful close family , your aunt will be surely be missed but her memory lives on until you meet again..


BTW happy belated anniversary..

[judy]

It sounds like it was good to be with the family. Isn't it a comfort to see family? There's nothing quite like it. Your aunt looks like she was a happy woman. It must be because she was a strong Christian, with a lot of faith.

I hope you get through missing her with the same faith. It is not easy, but we are all here for you Diana.

Happy Anniversary to you and Glen!

[gja1000]

Diana, I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt!

[Marilyn]

Diana, I know this was a hard, buttersweet time for you all. So glad that you are home safe and sound. Now you can celebrate that anniversary!!