Grandmas funral

What a Good funeral serves it was today.
Family members there talking nothing but good things
about Grandma. There really wasn't any anger in that
room where we were. Everyone supporting my sweet grandma.
She looked beautiful. She was in a new temple gown.
I don't think there is anything better then that.

Grandma looked so little yet so beautiful. I couldn't
help but keep thinking how peaceful and beautiful she looked.
I always feel like times like these my sisters always
end up getting super close. I love times like these when
the family seems closer, and there are great talks going around
the room. I was very happy to see the services went
over very well. Good way to remember Grandma,
to say our good byes!

I was so scared to sing a solo today, because my voice was
totally gone. I left my sisters and went to the store to get
some medication for my throat. It started to clear up which
was a great thing, I still felt white washed though. Just happy
I was able to sing.

Dad gave a beautiful prayer and people said their good
byes. They let grandpa go over last. Stood up from
his wheel chair, he then felt her face.
For grandpa was blind as he told her softly that it was
o.k. for grandma to go up without him.
To go be with those that she loved so much.
Told her not to worry about him, that he was going to be
just fine. He mentioned that he enjoyed their time together. Then
He told her that he wouldn't be that long, and he would meet
her up there. He then told her that he was deeply in love with
her. It was so hard for me to not cry. It's so hard for me to not
cry at this very moment. Seeing there love was truly amazing.
I still hope to find that in my life. Someone that I can love for time and
all eternity.

Grandma and Grandpa got sealed for time and all
eternity in the salt lake temple. What a beautiful
place to get married. My favorite temple! Another good
reason to love that temple so much. It means even
more to me now knowing that little bit of information.

My Uncle Ray stood up and talked about When grandma
was born, married, where she died, how many kids she had. etc.
Very nice that he was apart of this service.

Shawna stood up and talked about her life recently.
Shawna helped them out a lot towards the very end of
Grandmas life. She had a lot of talks with her, and was able
to help them as much as she could. Also helped them get into a
nursing home. Which was a great thing. Shawna mentioned
in her talk that Grandma doesn't want us to cry. She didn't
want us to know about the events that happened in her life
at this time. She wanted us to get together as a family, talk,
and to stop contention. She mentioned how Grandma
loves every single one of us and that families are forever.

Dad stood up and told us a little more about the fun events
that happened in grandmas life. Telling us the things that
grandma would say all the time "It's a Great life, if you don't weakin",
"Don't sweat the small stuff". < something I need
to work on. I always sweat the small stuff. As dad
says, I always make a mountain out of an ant hill.
lol! Dad mentioned that Grandma never glorified in
items, and would say that you can't take it with you.
Also something good to always remember.
Dad mentioned Grandma was all about family. She loved that
family was forever, and would always try to
keep the family together. I know how big my
grandmas heart is. She also told me stories
about how she used to take in lot of foster kids.
I believe that so much. She had such a BIG
heart that she accepted everyone. She never
left anyone behind no matter who they were.
I look up to my Grandma. I hope that I can be
just like her, and be forgiving and loving like she was.

Dad I know got that sweet kind spirit from her.
He isn't judgmental and is very helping and goes
out of his way. I know that he got that from
his mom. Which my dad I look up to him as
well. Grandma mentioned to dad that she
wanted him to be a great public speaker,
which he is really good at doing. Daddy Grandma
loves you. I know because she would tell me how
she was very proud of you and the things that
you have been able to do in your life. You are
the son that she always wanted you to be.
You have always been there for them. She loved
you so very much. Keep strong and remember the
things that she taught you, and I can tell you that
I see a lot of her in you. I love you daddy. She sends you her love!

At the begging all the Grand kids stood up and sung "I am a Child of God",
I was touched to see some of the grand kids sing this song. When
they are not active in the church. Brought a smile to my face.
Aubrey and Adam sang Grandma and Grandpas song called "Because of you".
The song was writen back in 1940 something... I was happy to see
that they put the song together so quickly, and to see them sing together
touched my heart. They had never heard this song before at all. They
learned by the notes and pulled it together perfectly over just
the weekend. They did an amazing job.

I then stood up a little after dad and told a little history about
the song that I was going to sing.
Grandma loved the song "O my father". Her mother sang
the song to her in Norwegian, before she would go to bed at night.
It was really hard to sing, because the song reminded me of my grandma.
I used to always sing it to give me comfort, and I'm sure
It will still give me comfort for many years to come.

I soon sang it. Actually had my voice, sang the song, then
felt at the very end Grandma give me a big hug.
I started to tear up and cried. Thank goodness it was
at the end of the song.

I can't express enough how great full I was to know
my grandma. I felt very privileged to sing to her at her
funeral. I was very happy to see the family together.
I was very happy to see people making up and letting
others know that there were no hard feeling against them.
I would know because someone that my Dad cares very
dearly for, came up to me. I appreciated it very much
and things needed to be said.

I have had a really hard time knowing that my grandma
is gone from this earth, but great full to know that I will
see her again. I can't wait till that glorified day when my
grandma and I pick up our talks. I'm sure I will still
be talking to her hear on this earth. I just wont be
able to see her.

I hope to make my grandma proud and do all the things
that she wanted me to do with my time here
on this earth. I want to make her proud in the things
that I do. I hope to accomplish them.

I love you Grandma, you were loved by many. You have touched
many hearts. You will be missed, but know that you are loved.
We will remember in our prayers and our thoughts. We
will carry on your love that you had for others. We
will write your story down and tell it often of the
many great things that you did on this earth. You were
a great example of love and kindness.
God be with you till we meet again.
Love you with all my heart. Daisia!