"Families are as diverse as individuals. The activities they do together vary, but one thing is true for all of them: "In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time." Whether family members get together for scheduled outings, sharing interests, or serving others, these gatherings strengthen relationships that can be eternal."
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Grandpa's Funeral






Well, today went really well considering.  We made it to the church -- on-time, even a little early.  The viewing was nice and the video was PERFECT (another thank you to Pam Clausen)!  The funeral was very nice.  Lots of great stories and memories.  All the girl grandkids got up and sang a song--Temple by the River.  I mouthed the words considering I had never even heard of the song before that very moment.  And, not to mention that I CANNOT sing. We had a floral arrangement made up for the funeral that was orange and black and said Grampa Spooks (that is how the flower company spelled Grandpa). Then, we went to the cemetary.  That was nice and the weather was good.  Blake kept looking down in the hole and saying he wanted to go down there.  I don't think so buddy!  It was interesting to hear him talk about Grandpa Mag dying.  I'm not sure what he thinks dying is-- he's only 3.  We talked to all the kids about it and Chase and Hayden get it-- mostly.  But, I think Blake thinks it is something fun and then you get to go in a hole in the ground and play in the dirt.  I guess we need a few more FHE's on life after death.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Funeral Preparations

So, yesterday Sheri, Julz and I worked on the video for Grandpa Mags funeral.  We went to mom's and pulled a bunch of pictures and then went to Grandma Mags and pulled pictures there.  I hope it turns out ok and that no one's feelings are hurt.  We did the best we could under the time constraints we had.  I feel so exhausted.  My friend is putting the video together. I think we ended up with about 150 pics.  She is so sweet and I can't wait to see the final product.  
Everyone is coming into town starting tomorrow.  All of Pennie's kids and Melissa are coming in from Utah.  It will be good to see everyone.  Grandma looked like she was doing well.  I am sure it will be the hardest when everyone is gone and things have settled back into daily life.  I love my Grandma so much and it pains me to think of her sadness.
While we were pulling pics at my moms-- she took Blake shopping for his birthday.  He ended up with a big ball that he calls funny ball and 4 cars from the movie CARS and a case that holds them.  He kept asking her, "Grandma when we go shopping?"  It was so cute.  He had a really great time!  Thanks Mom!