We gave up cable last summer so the kids were glued to the television as soon as we arrived to our hotel. Is that the reason, or would they be glued anyway? I don't know. We all stayed up until after 11 to watch The Incredibles on Disney.
We were all starving when we got there so Marshall went to Red Robin and got takeout for us while the kids went swimming. We ate burgers and fries by the pool, what could be better? Marshall swam with them Friday night and I swam with them on Saturday morning.
The reason for the visit was a funeral...a happy funeral. Chalmer Pond, was Marshall's great-uncle and was ready to leave this body behind and his wife knows she will be with him again. The opening song was, "There is Sunshine In My Soul Today." That set the tone for the memorial. The kids told funny stories about thier dad. He was a fun man with a great sense of humor. I loved this picture of Marshall and Emily leaving the funeral.
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You shouldn't worry about giving a talk, you could just stand there for 15 minutes and I'd just love looking at your beautiful face.
Looks like you guys had a good time. I'm grateful for the gospel and the perspective it gives at times like these. Glad you guys could be there for family.
I love that perspective. I would want people celebrating too. I'll have to remember that opening song. It made me smile today, thanks!
funerals should be like that. i love it. although you can't help but be sad too.
hope your talk went well. what did you speak on?
I spoke on faith. It was a tough one for me to get all the points down that I wanted to say, but it all came together, for the most part. I talked about putting our faith into action. Like Pres. Uchtdorf's mother when she lost her children in the train station in the middle of WWII. Her "faith overcame her fear, and her hope overcame her dispair". We all have a choice when something upsetting happens in our lives. By the way she found her children in a remote part of the station. The train had been moved, but she never gave up! She could have fallen to pieces and cried for someone to help her, but she didn't. I love women like that!
Im sure you talk was great. Wish we were in your ward to catch it. Yes, happy funerals are always nice!
That first picture of the kids glued to the TV made me laugh. Even your husband who is on the phone has his eyes on the screen.
It doesn't make a difference if you have TV or not. They will be glued regardless.
I want my funeral to be a happy one too. That's the way it should be!
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