David and I just returned from a quick five day trip to Eldon, Missouri. We had to run down there for a funeral for his Aunt Jean who passed away on the 13th. It was a rather disturbing trip not only because of the reason for it but because her own daughter and grandchildren did not bother to attend. They came to the funeral home a few days before to see what was being done and how much it would cost...presumably to see how it would eat into their inheritance because after that they conned the neighbor lady into letting them into Jean's apartment where they proceeded to clean out anything of value including her wedding rings!
It amazes me the audacity of some people. Then her granddaughter who never really had anything to do with her grandmother had the nerve to question why her mother was not called by someone in the family instead of the neighbor who had taken care of Jean until her death. Well, I wonder if it had to do with the fact that none of us had the phone numbers to call because neither her daughter or her granddaughter wanted anything to do with the family or Jean. It was only Joan (the neighbor lady) who had access to the address book and their names. My feeling is does it really matter who called as long as you were called even if you never came to she her or even write to her or phone her?? I don't think so!
For David and I, it was a time to not only pay our respects to the deceased, but to visit with the aging family members that were there that we communicate with regularly. We were both amazed how much his Uncle Leonard looks like his father, David's grandfather. They act a lot alike also, I told David that would be a good way for our kids to get to know their Great Grandfather. He died when James was 2 and Beth was 10 months old, so at least they could get to know him through the stories Uncle Leonard can pass on to them.
We had a nice visit with David's step-father, Bob. We stayed at his home and really enjoyed the time to visit and talk. We also got to see and talk with his cousins that he had not seen in over 10 years. They had a great time telling stories on each other. All in all it was a wonderful visit after the funeral was over.
We had a wonderful time traveling just the two of us. Gave us time to discuss things and try to work on the stress that has been plaguing us. I pray that this will help to renew our marriage and to draw us closer to each other. We pray for all our family and friends daily and hope that God will bless you!!
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