It is back to the daily routine without Mom.The funeral services are over. The house is relatively quiet as Dad and Alicia went back to work, and Greg went back to school. No one is knocking on the door with a flower delivery. No more neighbors bringing by delicious meals. It is just us and an overwhelming emptiness.
Yesterday there were at least five different times when I thought, "I have to tell Mom about _________." Then I'd remember I can't. I hate that.
We're packing up our stuff today and getting ready for the long flight home. I wish I could bring my Dad and the rest of the family with me but work schedules won't allow it and the bomb shelter is too small.
The funeral was beautiful and perfect. I can't wait to get the recording of it so I can listen to it over and over again.
For those of you who weren't able to attend, I thought it would be fun to play a little game. I'll tell you two truths and one lie. You get to guess which one is the lie. Tomorrow I will tell you who guessed correctly.
1. The funeral director/mortician took me to my senior prom.
2. I knocked over a beautiful flower display as I greeted friends at the viewing.
3. Elder Neil L. Andersen, one of our 12 apostles came to the funeral and spoke great words of comfort.
Hummm, tough one! All 3 are highly probable with you Melanie and that is one of the reasons you are sooo loved! You make life worth living! Well, from your perspective! But i will bank of the lie being you knocking over the flowers! Sending hugs to you! We will keep you guys in our prayers! Good luck on the flight back! It's a long one!!
ReplyDeleteI think #2 is the lie. :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there. I'm glad you've got a recording of the funeral (you will be so glad).
I'm going to say #2. Just a guess :) I wanted to express my condolences Mel and I'm so sorry I couldn't attend the viewing or funeral. I really wanted to but it's pretty difficult to find a babysitter for 5 kids these days. I hope Matt helping with the funeral represented my love as well. We've been praying for you and your family. Matt was very touched by the way you all were handling it. He said he got teary a few different times at the funeral. Matt noticed that your mom and my Uncle Ricks birthday are only 1 day and 1 year apart. I have been amazed at the strength of these too wonderful people. They have endured and now they are free of their pain. It's such a comforting thought. Thank you for your example and testimony through this journey. It has strengthened mine. I hope we can get together someday. Matt just thought the world of your husband!
ReplyDelete#2 is the lie, I think. Only because I don't remember hearing about it. Great service, so glad we could be there. We are praying for you guys every night.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to guess #2, just because I know you could have gone to Prom with the funeral director. My mom said it was a beautiful service and cried while telling me of the beautiful music. Good luck on the flight home.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry about your loss Melanie. I can't imagine leaving your family at a time like this and flying WAY far away, but hang in there, we wish you the best! And I'm gonna say #2 is the lie simply because everyone else is ...although it would have been hilarious to see so secretly I'm hoping it's not the lie! :)
ReplyDeleteI immediately thought it was #2...and looks like I'm not alone. Good luck on the trip back. We'll be praying for your safe and comfortable travels. We've missed you guys. I know it's got to be so hard to get back on that plane. Here's hoping it goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteWow Mel, I thought for sure #1 would be the lie, but according to everyone else you dated a mortician! Anyway, wish we could have been there with you for the funeral, but know that we love you and are keeping you in our prayers. Good luck with the flight back!
ReplyDeleteI will go with the crowd and say #2 is the lie. Elder Andersen is one of my personal "favorites." We are constantly thinking about you and praying for you. Please let us bring you some groceries and dinner when you get back!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that everything went as well as can be expected! I am going to guess #2.
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