We recently went to Phoenix for the funeral of our 27 year old niece who died quite unexpectedly. During the tough times it is so wonderful to be surrounded by family. John and Katherine and their children, and especially Kevin, Andrea's husband were strengthened by their knowledge that "Families are Forever."
Even during this sad occasion we enjoyed being together.
The members of John and Katherine's ward were wonderful examples of service in every way possible from cleaning the house, to fantastic meals, to providing places for us to stay. At this funeral I particularly noticed the small things in the decorations that honored Andrea. She was a girl who liked a bit of glitz and glamour. The meal and the picture display would have made Andrea so happy! Notice the little additions that were so elegant. Candles, pink fabric, pearls and other decorative touches.....
Made me think of the love shown to my Arkansas Razorback Fan mother when she died. No frilly centerpieces or pink fabric for the family meal after the funeral....Razorback red and ferocious hogs all the way!!!!
A friend of ours here in Oregon recently passed away. He was a Vietnam Vet and a great patriot, also a wonderful family man. For the meal after his funeral the centerpieces were red, white, and blue with family pictures and plaques with quotes about family and being a Dad. Fit him so perfectly!
I know that we aren't supposed to sweat the small things, but sometimes the small things mean a lot!
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