Good morning friends...we are back home again. It was a quick turn-around, with 5 hours of driving in each direction, and only being there 24 hours, but it was worth the trip. Everyone seemed to be handling Kenny's Dad's death well...it was a blessing in many ways, b/c he did not have to suffer for a long time.
His Mom was doing well, but last night was her first night alone, so I hope she did okay. She told me that she was there when her husband passed and she seemed very at peace with it. But, after 62 years of marriage, there is going to be some major loneliness and grief coming soon. :(
We all actually had a really nice time with all of the extended family around. It was the first time in 9 years that Kenny had been with all of his siblings; he is the youngest of 6 kids. There were 9 of the 12 grandchildren present as well (we left two of ours at home, and one of Kenny's sister's sons could not come), so my older two boys enjoyed meeting some of their cousins (all adults). Anyway, long story...and too many relationship twists to try to tell you all about it! :) It was nice to get reacquainted with many people that we had not seen for years.
I have a pile of laundry to deal with plus putting stuff away. We got home at midnight last night and pretty much crawled into bed and left the pile in the middle of the family room.
- HUGE thanks to those who cared for Dan and Lizzy while we were gone:
Emily Betti, Clappins, Kempers, Mackanics and Stevensons - and thank you to all of those who offered to help as well. We were blessed by the fact that we could leave our children in the care of many friends, and know that they were being well cared for. THANK YOU.
Thanks also for all of the prayers. God is a good and sovereign Lord.
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Very sad Dan and Liz weren't able to make it. :(
Looks like you all had a nice time. I'm glad you're home safe.
Yeah, we debated back and forth about taking Dan and Lizzy. It ended up being good that they didn't go. There were many situations where they would have been very out of sorts. We all slept in the mobile home, on the floor, with virtually no furniture and several other people. Lizzy would have been a wreck and she wouldn't have slept well there. :)
Anyway, Kenny just decided it would be better all around for them to stay home, and in hindsight it was the right decision. :)
I'm sure they had fun with their friends. Although I understand the credit goes to Emily and not exactly the Bettis. ;)
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