Back to Normal?

Is there ever a back to normal after a death in a family? Do we ever return to an ordinary way of life?

We had Momma's funeral yesterday. She didn't want one at all, but my brother and I did. So we compromised and had a memorial service at the chapel in the cemetery. Then we carried her casket to the gravesite and had a word of prayer there. It was done in moderate taste. I think she would have been pleased.

My little daughter had written a note to her Gramma the night before, and since we didn't open her casket for viewing, she came to me with tears in her eyes, and said, "Momma! Gramma's letter!". I grabbed my brother and told him, and he had the mortician (?) open Mom's casket so he could give her the letter from her youngest granddaughter.  He's good like that. Then he hugged Abby and told her that Gramma had the letter in her hand. The faith of a little child.....

Although it was good to have all of the family together, it was awful circumstances. But we had family here from Colorado, from Georgia and from Ohio. We had a full house.  Last night was the first night that Dennis and I slept in our own bed without a little foot across our neck or a little hand up our nose. 2 big people in a full size bed trying to keep from rolling over on a 9 month old or a 1.5 yr old isn't easy!  But we managed.

Den returned to work today and I probably will Monday. Paychecks will be scarce, but Momma was worth it all and more.

I'd better get busy and get laundry done around here! Have lots to do!

We are also having our annual "Homecoming" celebration at church on Sunday. Rather a blessing, one might say, since this past week, we have had 3 faithful members go home to our Lord, with one of them being Momma.

Much love to you all and thanks for the many prayers and thoughts sent our way this week.

I appreciate all of you!