Wilkins Family Blog: lost loved one

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Grandma JoAnn's Funeral

The funeral was a {Beautiful} service. Many tears were shed, and a few chuckles here and there as we all remembered JoAnn.

During the service Taylor was on her best behavior and Parker (blessing in disguise!) was actually sick from teething, so he just sat quietly on my lap and cuddled for the entire time.
Parker was an Honorary Casket Bearer so he wore a boutonniere, he hated it and kept trying to pull it off. Then gave up.
At the grave site they had all the Casket Bearers and Honorary ones take off their boutonniere and place it on the casket. He didn't like having to take it off...silly kid.

We didn't take pictures of Troy in his nice new suit, Taylor in her pretty dress or Parker all spiffy in his pant suit. We just focused on the day. (I am planning on them wearing their attire to church on Sunday...picture to come then.)

**EDIT**
Troy's niece e-mailed me this picture of Troy and Parker placing the flower on the casket....Thanks Nikkala!

We did get a picture of all the grandchildren (and some great) that were there and that all stood up and sang "I am a Child of God" during the service.

And one quick picture of Taylor and myself....

We know she is in a better place and Thank goodness for our knowledge in the Gospel so that we know we will someday be with her again.

Thursday, August 06, 2009

A Loved One Lost

(7 Kids, 21 Grandchildren & 14 Great-Grandchildren)

The last few days have been hard. Very emotional, long and exhausting.

We received word about Troy's Mom on Tuesday afternoon. Things were bad.
This morning came the phone call we were all expecting.
She had passed.

We know she is in a better place now, but it's still very hard.
She will be missed.

The last few days, I have heard many stories about her. Some stories I had heard before, others were new. It's hard listening to all the grandchildren telling stories about Grandma, knowing that my kids won't know her like that.

A {HUGE} thanks to my {Wonderful} Mom, {Awesome} Sister and {Fantastic} Friend that have taken our kids no questions asked while Troy and I have been at the hospital and helping with funeral plans. We are truly blessed that you are part of our lives and are more than willing to help us out in this time of need.

Theron & JoAnn's 50th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
(2005) {I am weeks away from having Taylor....don't judge}