Very Hard Day

How can a day be so hard, exhausting, and beautiful all in the same day? and at the same event? My Grandma's funeral was today and I have to say it was the most beautiful funeral I had ever been to. I know for sure that it would have been the way she would have had it. It was so hard to see her just laying there lifeless but she was so beautiful. She just had the look of peace. The flowers were all so wonderful and her casket looked more like a Cadillac than a casket. Austin led the singing and she would have just bragged on and on about the wonderful job he did! Mike spoke about her so nicely. you can tell she was a very loved woman! Thanks to my husband for preparing a nice service for her. She always loved hearing his preaching so I just know that would have brought her great joy also. I was able to read my letter to Grandma. what an accomplishment for me. Didn't think I would ever be able to do it but the strength came! thanks to everyone that took time out of their busy schedules to come to the funeral, serve us meals, write us cards, and just pray for our family's comfort. We appreciate it all!
the pictures are from tonight. many of the family members have to go back tomorrow so after a nap this afternoon, we went out to WestGate. The second picture is of my mom's 3 grandsons! the last one is of my cousin Keri's daughter, my cousin Dawn's daughter, and my boys. they had so much fun together. cute ages!
can't believe tomorrow will be a week with out Grandma............................ well gotta get to bed, long day of work tomorrow. just need to get through it and then I can have 2 very needed days off! whew what a week............