I need a pep talk for going to Bell-Borek today for cousin Tina's funeral. That phrase above may be what gets me through it. Talk to you soon! Love you!
Just got back from the service and luncheon. I cried almost the whole way up there. It was fine when I got there and it was great to see Todd. He showed me where they displayed the picture that we sent him of him, Hope, Carter and the dove from your service. It was right in the lobby. I wondered though if he just put it out for today because Grandma Elsie said she didn't notice it the past few days since she's been up there. She's not too observant though-either way, it was nice of Todd to bring that up. He said it's a cherished gift.
It wasn't too weird seeing Tina in the casket. It helped too that the service was not in the same room as your viewing was. That's such a lovely place. Todd also said that he thinks of my son often (you!). How could he not? How amazing are you! When he asked how we were doing I said we've come a long way.
I cried just a few times during the service-when her kids spoke and when the speaker read a Mom poem. It was a pretty short service. The dove release was nice-that dove didn't fly around a few times like yours.
I'm glad to get that first funeral out of the way. Tina's daughter, Sarah, told me again how Tina said she would find you and give you a hug and a kiss from me. I am so glad I asked her to do that! It's been a blessing a few times over already! Love you sweet boy! Death is so different to me now. I definitely didn't expect that.
Every time Todd hugged me, he called me "honey." Made me feel special. Love you!
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