My Little Angels

My Little Angels

Monday, September 24, 2007

The Funeral

At the viewing eating pizza in the basement Emma, Uncle Carl, Kris, Lisa, Brad and Uncle Steve. (Left to Right)

Sara, Renee (Sara's friend from California), Gail (Sara's Mom), Brianna (Tony and Sara's youngest), and John (Tony's best friend from 6th grade)
Me, Susie and Grethe--We three haven't been all together in over a year.
Aunt Linda (Tony's Mom), John, Carl, Uncle Joe and Aunt Judy, and Fred (Tony's brother who lives in Sweeden)
Everyone at Uncle Steve's after the funeral.


The funeral was on Saturday along with a viewing that happened on Friday. Everyone started to show up at Uncle Steve's and Uncle Carl's house on Thursday and Friday. Thank you Uncle Steve, Aunt Elaine, Kris and Uncle Carl for opening your homes to all of us. But most of all I want to thank Sara. This past year has been a terrible one and I can't imagine how hard her life has been. Sara is a hero. The job you did with Tony was so many time thankless and each day could be so hard to endure. Sara you are my hero and I love you. The funeral was beautiful and heart wrenching. I changed my ticket come home on Sunday instead of Monday because, as most of you can relate, I couldn't wait to get home to my family and hug and love on them and thank God for them and each day we are given together. As I left Sunday morning, before the sun was up and the house was sooooo quiet, I felt also a sense of loss. Not only because of Tony being gone and those poor girls with out a father, and Sara without a husband, but leaving the family I love very much. I wasn't even out the door and I already missed you all. I haven't seen many of you for years and it was so good to see all of you and to reconnect. I think the bond we all have with each other is special and was so comforting during this terrible time. I just wish our gathering could have been under happier circumstances. I am so very thankful for each of you and I am so glad that though it has been years, it only felt like days since we saw each other last. Hopefully next time won't be so long and the reason will be more joyful. I love you all. And I am praying for all of your safe travel home to your families so you can hug and love on them also.


The Funeral

The day of the funeral we all hung out at Uncle Steve and Aunt Elaine's.
After the luncheon Brianna caught a ride on Uncle Mike's leg.
Brianna and Alyssa Tony and Sara's girls kissing the belly goodbye!
Susan and Mike
At the luncheon some family members.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Cousin Tony

Hey everyone, this past weekend my cousin took a turn for the worst. They have called his parents from California to come and also his brother from Sweden. The family is gathering in MI at his bedside. Please pray for them and the peace that God can bring and also that He will take him quickly and quietly. It is terrible, but just 5 weeks ago I was there and we didn't think he was anywhere near this point. This disease has just progressed so quickly. The children are taking it as only children do--with little understanding. Please pray for them. So I thought that I was home bound for the rest of the pregnancy but it seems as though we will be traveling to MI soon. Not a happy trip as it usually is.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Labor Day Weekend

11 more weeks!!! Full on belly shot, feeling rather large these days!
Sofie loves to eat lemons??!!!! Crazy Kid
Daddy tickling her!!!!

Labor Day Weekend

Daddy bought that bear in Alaska and Sofie sleeps with it now!
Bathing in the sink
This is a big deal! She is finally holding her own cup!
Sofie loves our friends little boy Noah.
Ryan couldn't help but take a picture of the belly and Sofie in the hammock.