Whew!
Woman in the Middle | January 15, 2014This past week has been crazy and amazing and exhausting and fun and sad, all rolled up into one big package.
On Wednesday the 8th we had Brother Dear’s memorial service. It was really good. I said something about my brother and my girls said something about their uncle. Several of his friends got up and said something and it was really a joyous celebration of him and his life. There was lunch at my house afterwards and then we collapsed for a while. That evening we took Hubby out for his birthday. Have you ever been to Farrell’s? It is a fun place where you can get a meal and amazing ice cream desserts, perfect for a birthday.
On Thursday it was all about getting the rest of the house into shape for visitors. On Friday two of hubby’s relatives from Texas came in and we visited and such. They stayed with us. We had last seen the Texas folks almost 20 years ago so it was great to reconnect.
On Saturday we had the celebration of life for Mom in Law. We had 42 people at the house that day. We looked at photos, we reminisced, we ate, and we toasted her life. In addition to the folks from Texas, we also had family from Hawaii and northern California. So it was quite the family reunion. It was a very good day.
On Sunday we went to church with the relatives from Hawaii, picked up the folks from Texas afterwards, and went out for Mexican food. The food at Taco Villa was excellent and everyone enjoyed the lunch, the talking and again, the stories.
Uncle Jim, all 89 years of him, always wanted to see the Crystal Cathedral because he remembered when its founder was preaching at a drive in theater. So yesterday we swung by there and then went down to the beach where Cousin Kim could plant her feet in the Pacific Ocean and pick up shells. That night it was off to be with family again and eat a fantastic dinner at the home of one of our local family members. Seriously, they barbecued like there was no tomorrow and we all enjoyed it.
Today the Texas folk are headed back home and tomorrow the Hawaii folks do the same. Then Hubby and I collapse and reminisce about the love and support we received from our family. It was all good.
I hope I don’t ever have to attend the funeral of one of my siblings and since I am the oldest there is a good chance I will die first…………………..I still have both my parents so I am doing pretty good, fingers crossed, it stays that way. What is the Crystal Cathedral I have not heard of it?
Wow! It sounds like an emotionally exhausting (although rewarding) week.
It was definitely both!