How Things Went

The visitation was a surprise. There are only 9 surviving family members apparently. Not counting my other grandmother, who couldn't be there since she's in a nursing home. I assume that this is just my father's side of the family.

That includes me, my mom, my dad, my sister, 4 other family members, and our preacher. We decided we might as well include him, since there aren't that many left.

A few of those family members I had never seen before in my life, and neither had my mom.

We got there at 3:45 and were there until 6:30. I was completely exhausted at that point, and went home. I'm just not used to being out so late. (If you can't tell, I'm a morning person, not a night owl.) From what I've heard, it lasted well into the night, with my dad and a few others going out to a restaurant.

While there, the funeral home had apparently compiled a video of the pictures my dad had given them. It showed pictures of my grandmother and a few others through the years. Based on what I know about computers, I pointed out that it was obvious that it was a Powerpoint Presentation. That was odd. Based on that, I can tell that I learned a little too much in college. :)

As I was leaving the funeral home, I saw my old high school Vice Principal. That was a shock. I saw him, but I don't think he saw me. He apparently retired, and decided to work in a funeral home.

The funeral itself is going to be at 10 AM this morning.

How Things Went

The visitation was a surprise. There are only 9 surviving family members apparently. Not counting my other grandmother, who couldn't be there since she's in a nursing home. I assume that this is just my father's side of the family.

That includes me, my mom, my dad, my sister, 4 other family members, and our preacher. We decided we might as well include him, since there aren't that many left.

A few of those family members I had never seen before in my life, and neither had my mom.

We got there at 3:45 and were there until 6:30. I was completely exhausted at that point, and went home. I'm just not used to being out so late. (If you can't tell, I'm a morning person, not a night owl.) From what I've heard, it lasted well into the night, with my dad and a few others going out to a restaurant.

While there, the funeral home had apparently compiled a video of the pictures my dad had given them. It showed pictures of my grandmother and a few others through the years. Based on what I know about computers, I pointed out that it was obvious that it was a Powerpoint Presentation. That was odd. Based on that, I can tell that I learned a little too much in college. :)

As I was leaving the funeral home, I saw my old high school Vice Principal. That was a shock. I saw him, but I don't think he saw me. He apparently retired, and decided to work in a funeral home.

The funeral itself is going to be at 10 AM this morning.

We're Done Now...

I just got back from the funeral.

When we first got to the funeral home, everyone parked behind the hearse. Within a few minutes of going inside, however, we discovered that everyone in the family had parked behind the wrong hearse. Once everyone got that fixed, the funeral began.

Later, at the graveyard, a pallbearer nearly fell into the open grave. Someone managed to grab him before he went in. The coffin shook because of that, but thankfully it didn't fall over.

It was too hot outside, though. It was probably over 90 degrees, and incredibly humid. There are supposed to be thunderstorms later today, so that's probably why.

We're Done Now...

I just got back from the funeral.

When we first got to the funeral home, everyone parked behind the hearse. Within a few minutes of going inside, however, we discovered that everyone in the family had parked behind the wrong hearse. Once everyone got that fixed, the funeral began.

Later, at the graveyard, a pallbearer nearly fell into the open grave. Someone managed to grab him before he went in. The coffin shook because of that, but thankfully it didn't fall over.

It was too hot outside, though. It was probably over 90 degrees, and incredibly humid. There are supposed to be thunderstorms later today, so that's probably why.

Memes, and Quizzes and Questions, Oh My!

Wow. I’m really behind on reading my friends list. Approximately 3 days behind. Yikes. I’ll see if I can get caught up. I’m going to post quite a few memes and quizzes as well.

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Memes, and Quizzes and Questions, Oh My!

Wow. I’m really behind on reading my friends list. Approximately 3 days behind. Yikes. I’ll see if I can get caught up. I’m going to post quite a few memes and quizzes as well.

( Cut off here because of length )