Peace, at last...

[Kfamr]

I thought maybe that planning your best friend's funeral would kind of make you numb to things, but I was wrong. I knew this was coming and it still hurts horribly.

I remained strong today, for my grandma and for the rest of my family. I always do that, and then I come home and bawl my eyes out alone.

I don't know why, but I do it to myself, I suppose it's my way of coping and I always feel I should be strong for everyone else.

Our family was cooperative and together tonight, most of us. I'm happy for that and I hope it remains that way. My aunt even wants to take my cousin and I to get tattoos.


I couldn't walk in my grandma's house alone all day today. I needed someone with me at all times. I don't know, I got an odd feeling.

[joycenalex]

kay i am so sorry for your loss.

[Kfamr]

The man at the funeral home wanted me to make tow bulletin boards of photos and such. He said we get to keep them when we're done.

I had the idea of using his flannel bedsheets as the background. I was just going to buy flannel material, but this is a bit more personal. Anyone that knows my Papa knows he loved flannel. I'm also putting krazy glue, non-skid tape, spray paint, and ducktape on them. A few of the items he was notorious for using. And Pepsi, we cannot forget his precious Pepsi.


Anyhow, my grandma gave me his two flannel pillow cases. I ended up sleeping with one last night. It smells like him and it was comforting.

The songs we came up with:

Joe Cocker - You are so beautiful (he used to sing this song to me.)
Holly Dunn - Daddy's Hands
Garth Brooks - The Dance
Celine Dione - Because you loved me
Dire Straights - Money for nothing
Eddie Fisher - Oh! My Papa
The Eagles - Take it easy

I'll check out the one you posted, too, Phred. Thank you everyone for the support.

[Ginger's Mom]

You and your family have never been far from my thoughts. It is nice that you have a project to work on that reflects your grandfather to be displayed at his viewing and service. It will help you to deal with the loss, and allow those who are visiting to get a better glimpse of the man you and your family loved so much.

[wolf_Q]

I'm very sorry to hear this, Kay. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I know when I heard the news about my grandfathers I couldn't cry, but at the funeral I lost it. I miss them very much still. I like your ideas for the songs and the bulletin boards, to show what he was really like and the fun things about him.

[CountryWolf07]

I am so sorry to hear about your Papa, yes he is in peace. I am in tears now since it has only been 3 months since my Papa passed away.. ((HUGS))

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kay.

[cassiesmom]

Kay, my sincerest sympathies to you. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.


Thinking of you,
Elyse

[Karen]

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

Rest in peace, sir, your battle with illness is over
The pain is past, and your time in heaven begun


Kay, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your dear Papa, Kay. I know how hard this is for you, and your family. Rest in peace, Sir. (((((((((hugs)))))))))

[Kfamr]

We're sitting here at my Memaw's, coming up with songs for him.

We're going to have a service for anyone that knew he to come to and then another for us. We're going to have the one for us at "the building" - his business, Family Appliance. I'm going to be making a video slideshow for him.

Yesterday when I was over here I sat down with my Memaw to sort through photos. We knew it was coming so I wanted to get it done before it was too hard to do. And I'm glad we did, because it is hard to now.

Memaw and Papa have three dogs, but one was soley Papa's, his boy Maytag. That poor dog is so lost and so gloomy. When they got Papa dressed to take him, we let Maytag on the bed for one last time and he just layed down between Papa's legs and wouldn't moved. Poor, poor boy.

[Medusa]

We're sitting here at my Memaw's, coming up with songs for him.

We're going to have a service for anyone that knew he to come to and then another for us. We're going to have the one for us at "the building" - his business, Family Appliance. I'm going to be making a video slideshow for him.

Yesterday when I was over here I sat down with my Memaw to sort through photos. We knew it was coming so I wanted to get it done before it was too hard to do. And I'm glad we did, because it is hard to now.

Memaw and Papa have three dogs, but one was soley Papa's, his boy Maytag. That poor dog is so lost and so gloomy. When they got Papa dressed to take him, we let Maytag on the bed for one last time and he just layed down between Papa's legs and wouldn't moved. Poor, poor boy.

When my ex-FIL was being transported to the hospital, the family knew that they weren't going to see him again and Sheba, the family Eskimo Spitz, chased the ambulance several miles to the hospital. They couldn't get her to leave and she laid outside the hospital until they finally had to carry her away. Lovey sweet dogs are such wonderful companions and Maytag is missing his Papa so. This is so bittersweet. (((HUGS))) to you and to sweet Maytag.

[Cinder & Smoke]

We're sitting here at my Memaw's, coming up with songs for him.

This was one of my Mom's favorites >>>

"His Eye is On the Sparrow" >
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/hiseyeis.htm

Her Minister at the Village, Dr. Cindy, sang that hymn at all of Mom's Services
and Memorials.

My deepest Sympathies to you, Kay, your Memaw, and all of the Family.
Take comfort in knowing that YOU helped fill Papa's last year with Love and Compassion.
I'm sure he enjoyed your meals flavored with .

{{{Hugs}}}
/s/ Phred

[AdoreMyDogs]

Kay my deepest sympothies for you and your family. This is so difficult for everyone. My prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Leslie

[beeniesmom]

I am so sorry for your loss Kay Ann.
This is not a good year for you and your loved ones.