I was up super early... and the weather was perfect. I ran my 10K and after a quick shower, it was time to get things ready... Alan and Isaiah went and played tennis.
Annie and I were messaging each other to remember what we needed to bring.
Angel Lin came over and we left in one car to Green Hills. Annie, KR, Will and Kurtis were there already. Angel Lin bought flowers. They were so beautiful and perfect as Annie forgot to bring the potted plant. We set up the beach chairs and at 11:05 we started the service.
Annie gave the opening remarks. Alan did the opening prayer and we sang three songs. The tears flowed freely... the circle of family was very special. Annie shared. KR shared and then read James' written reflections. Eddie shared. And I closed the time! We then went to Black Bear Diner for lunch! And boy did we have a lot of food?!?!?!?! And the conversations were so enjoyable!
We all headed back to Annie's house and chatted and watched a video of Mom at the Day Care Center. It wasn't until 5:30 when people headed home. Alan and I headed back to Nadine Circle and I put together things that Annie had gathered for me. We already have one suitcase of stuff for Isaiah to take back! And then we put all the stuff for Annie in the car and went back over to Annie's. Alan ate dinner while we had bubble milk tea that Eddie brought back. Angel Go went to get the goodies with him. We even had a bowl of shaved ice!
While Alan ate, we cheered Kurtis on as he did the Scratch Off Cards that Corinna bought for him for his birthday! What a fun surprise! He didn't win the big prizes!
One other thing that happened this afternoon was Marc, Corenne's son, called from Indiana and Pam, Suz and I all got to talk to him.
The whole day was filled with so many pleasant surprises. Every aspect as a touch of God's presence!
He sustained me... Tomorrow we will go to church... We forgot to book the court for pickleball in the afternoon... We will see....
Daily Lovely Insight:
In Christ, we have true HOPE!
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Such a beautiful time. Your mom was honored well. She will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteoh my I cried most last night, could not sleep, mom is so so special, wish I had asked more questions, like what was it like for you as a girl, young teen, etc.... I will have another chance to ask again. THANK you Lovely for all you have done
ReplyDeleteIt was exactly as I had prayed for a special time... with family! And the lunch afterwards and then hanging out at your house, Annie! Little House on the Prairie had an episode called the Wake! Being at your house, I felt as if Mom was there... walking in our midst, listening to our conversation. If James walked in, that would have been so awesome!
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