It Is Well!

I must say that yesterday was one of the hardest days I have ever experienced. I always knew growing up that I would eventually come to a time when I would lose people that I love. I did not lose a family member that I was close to until my papa - 2 years ago. Since then I have lost 3 more. Granny was especially difficult. The service yesterday was absolutely beautiful and I think she would be pleased with what was said and shown.

I remember growing up thinking that Granny could do no wrong. Everything she said and did was pretty much the way it was supposed to be. At some point, I found my own identity and figured out that the world needed to be viewed by differing thoughts and opinions. Brice and I were having the discussion yesterday about how Granny always had some special instructions or opinions about nearly everything. Now that I am older I realize that some of the things she offered I could take or leave but nonetheless, she was wise. She truly was the one person that I turned to if I needed anything. When Papa died, things pretty much rocked on the same as but just without Papa. With Granny gone things will be significantly different and I don't know how things will play out. She will be missed but I truly rejoice in the fact that she is in Heaven and one day we will meet again.

Thank you everyone for your cards, thoughts, prayers, and phone calls. My friends mean the world to me and I could not begin to tell you how important each of you are to me.

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