It’s a rare Saturday that Bryan is working, but today he was so it was the kids and me at home. We watched TV all morning and then took my youngest to his friend’s birthday party. The older two and I came home and did chores before a lunch at Burger King.
This afternoon, I had a babysitter come and I went to the funeral for my friend’s husband. I’m not sure why this death has affected me so much. It’s funny what thinks really get to you in life. This has though. I’m heart broken for their children (ages 5 and 10). I’m sad for his wife who is on her own now.
It was a lovely funeral service. Full of hope and peace and we were reminded that it’s just fine to be sad. There was a couple beautiful musical numbers and I’ve decided that I want a lot of music at my funeral.
After the funeral my sister and I took the kids swimming. We went to a local place with a water slide and wore the kids out. It was fun. (And it was kind of nice to put my swimming suit on and have it be a little big.)
This evening, my youngest and I rolled out the sugar cookies so we can decorate them tomorrow and hopefully give some to friends. Tonight, the Jazz won, the Blazers are on and I’m exhausted.
4 comments:
I think it's okay to be sad too sometimes- otherwise when happiness comes we don't appreciate it as much. I had a friend die a few months ago and it hit me pretty hard...but it also made me appreciate my life more and of those around me.
Funerals are difficult sometimes.
It's sounds like you're having a fun time though. And holy cow! You look great in that picture. It's good to see you!
When my #1 was about 16 months old, our friends' 16 month old died in a horrific accident (her father accidentally hit her with the car while backing out of the driveway--she had run behind the car at the last second.) This rocked me to my core. I get how you would be so affected by your friend's tragedy. It doesn't take much to imagine ourselves in her position-- especially with our small kids.
Love you.
Finally a picture of you! You look fantastic. Oh, and I REALLY mailed your card today. I have had yours addressed forever but ran out of stamps before and so now yours actually went in the box. Maybe you'll get it by Christmas, maybe not.
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