Sunday, February 14, 2010

thanks

I can't begin to tell you all how much you all have meant to me these last few months. We are still feeling all the prayers.

To those of you who traveled near and far to come to the funeral, I can't tell you how much it meant to me. Grandma told me she wished she'd gone to more weddings and funerals before she died. And I really think that's true. It meant so much for EVERYONE to be there. Thank you.

As Dad and I were putting laundry away today, he said, "I can't believe how much things have changed." I nodded in agreement. Now we've got a new normal.

We had a really good day today. Bruce, Kevin and Amanda came by for bagels before heading back to KC. And Laura and J left to get back to STL before it started snowing again. (Let me just say, Laura, J and I together are not good for snow forcasts. We've been in 3 blizzards since NYC in December.)

Dad and I went to church, and I didn't even cry. (Probably because the Lunesta I took last night hadn't worn off yet.)

And then we went looking for a new tv. Sorry Mom, but we're putting a flat-screen tv on the mantle in the family room. She will probably kick us when we get to heaven, but oh well. I'm thinking Ed's house will be the new football watching house.

I took a nap this afternoon. And I think Dad had a really hard time. He said he tried to take a nap and then turned on the tv and realized Sunday nights were the nights he and Mom would watch the travel shows together. I know there's going to be a lot of that in the next few weeks and months. But I have to keep reminding him & myself how much pain she was in and how much better she is now.

And we'll be ok--it will just take some time.

7 comments:

Becky said...

It is going to take time . . . you have lots of people praying!!! Glad you got some rest yesterday! Love you!

khowze said...

Love you, Sarah!

Courtney said...

lets do lunch soon.

LB said...

I can't imagine. My mom said your speech at the funeral was wonderful and such a tribute to your mom. I wish I could've been there. I'm still praying for you, Laura, and Ed.

Megan P said...

Sarah~ you all are amazingly strong! We continue to pray for you all and I find myself thinking of you all non-stop. Please let me know if you think of anything at all that you all need... I'm just a few minutes away! And if you're up for a visitor some evening when you're in town I'd love to stop by.

Praying you all continue to feel all the prayers that are going up on your behalf!

p.s. I find myself wanting to be more and more like your sweet mom... she was so giving and kind and I want to be just like her!

H1ST02Y said...

Keep to the narrow road, its easier to find your way when you have a lamp though

Casey said...

The service was such a tribute to your mom.
I think everyone left there wanting to be more like her!
What a special lady!
Praying for each of you day by day!
Love ya!