This past Saturday was the Memorial party for Mom and it was a success. There were close 40 people ... Family, friends, co-workers. We all gathered to celebrate Mom's life but if you sat back and thought of why we were having the party it would bring tears to your eyes but if you looked out into the pool and heard the laughter and saw the smiles on her grandchildern's faces you know that we were there to celebrate LIFE, her LIFE!
I am thankful that the family could be together. Thankful that my Brother Bob, Sister-in-Law Sandi and nephew Gavin, who live in Pennsylvania were able to drive in. Thankful that we got to see, Aunt Diana who we haven't seen since Mom's wake. Thankful that we could spend time with two of Mom's co-workers, Robin & Melanie. Thankful that dear friends of the family, The Borman's, were able to be there. Thankful that my husband's entire family came to share the day. Thankful for the sun that was shining hot that day and for the rain that watered the lawn that evening. Thankful for all of the help and support that has been shown to our family over this past year. Thankful for the abundance of food and drink that we had. Thankful for the beautiful basket of flowers from my Brother Michael, Sister-in-Law Lisa and Niece Mia. Thankful for the bouquet of flowers from the Borman's and my dear friend Tracy. Thankful for being able to hear story's about Mom and laugh about the same. Thankful for my dear Husband who ran his butt off shopping for the party. Thankful for everyone that sat and thought of us on that day.
I will leave you with this... "Life Is Not Measured By The Number Of Breaths You Take But By The Moments That Take Your Breath Away."
My breath has been taken away by all of the Love and Support that has been shown to our family and for that I am forever... Thankful.
~Christine
I am thankful that the family could be together. Thankful that my Brother Bob, Sister-in-Law Sandi and nephew Gavin, who live in Pennsylvania were able to drive in. Thankful that we got to see, Aunt Diana who we haven't seen since Mom's wake. Thankful that we could spend time with two of Mom's co-workers, Robin & Melanie. Thankful that dear friends of the family, The Borman's, were able to be there. Thankful that my husband's entire family came to share the day. Thankful for the sun that was shining hot that day and for the rain that watered the lawn that evening. Thankful for all of the help and support that has been shown to our family over this past year. Thankful for the abundance of food and drink that we had. Thankful for the beautiful basket of flowers from my Brother Michael, Sister-in-Law Lisa and Niece Mia. Thankful for the bouquet of flowers from the Borman's and my dear friend Tracy. Thankful for being able to hear story's about Mom and laugh about the same. Thankful for my dear Husband who ran his butt off shopping for the party. Thankful for everyone that sat and thought of us on that day.
I will leave you with this... "Life Is Not Measured By The Number Of Breaths You Take But By The Moments That Take Your Breath Away."
My breath has been taken away by all of the Love and Support that has been shown to our family and for that I am forever... Thankful.
~Christine
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