The funeral

Last night was grandpa's viewing. It was held at the mortuary. There was a video presentation that was put together of pictures taken of grandpa over time. The was a display table of items that belong to grandpa. There was a counter-cross-stich of a cabin that he did, bird houses that he made and placed in his yard because he loved watching birds, a book that had his geneology, and several photographs with grandma, his children (my mom, grandchildren (me) and great-grandchildren. The flowers were very pretty, the cascet (sp?) was beautiful, and grandpa looked at peace and happy. The viewing was hard and I had a feeling of mixed emotions. I was feeling relieved that grandpa no longer had to live in this life with pain and illness but I am sadden that a great man and my grandpa who I love had passed and I will miss him dearly.
Today was the funeral. Emotions ran high for me and the rest of my family. It was hard to say goodbye until I see him again. It was difficult as a mom to explain to three young children why grandpa's body was still here on earth and not in heaven with his spirit. It was difficult to watch as the cascet (sp?) was closed, and follow it to the chapel for the funeral. I was unable to sing music for tears swelled up inside. ("Each life that Touches Ours For Good" and "Abide With Me"), The speakers (my cousin Anne, A old neighbor Wes Wonnecot, My mom and Uncle Jerry) all had many memories they shared about grandpa. My Aunt Juanita played "I Stand All Amazed."
It was difficult to drive to the cemetary. It was hard to leave the cemetary and leave him there.
My grandma however is a remarkable women. Even though I know that she is sad and hardbroken, and the I know she has shed many tears, she is strong. I know this whole week has been even difficult on her. It is wonderful, how our family can all come together and support one another.
Grandpa is going to be missed, but I do take comfort that I will see him again someday. I know that he is in a wonderful place.
Grandpa, thank you for always being there for every event of each of your family memebers that you could possibly attend. Thank you for loving us, and for teaching us about life. Your legacy will love on forever and so will your memories. I love you.