Funeral

Dearest Miracles~

I felt crappy last night and couldn't breathe and was sneezy all day yesterday.  So, I had to take some NyQuil last night to get some sleep.  I woke with a headache this morning.  I hope I'm not coming down with something, especially if we're going to be traveling.  :-P

Grace, you woke at 5:30am this morning and you slept in your pack and play all night!  I changed and nursed you.  Gigi was a huge help this morning.  She helped get you all ready while I finished packing the car.  We left her house at 8am this morning and met Aunt Katie a little after 8:30am to head to Richmond, Virginia. 

This was Grace's first time out of the state.  Joshua, this is your second time to Virginia.  Remember, you went up to cousin Julia's wedding last year.  However, this was the first time for a funeral for both of you.

We got to the hotel around 11am.  Daddy and Uncle Brennan were waiting for us.  You both did surprisingly well in the car.  I didn't hear much from Grace during the drive since she slept.  Joshua, you took a tiny nap and played with toys.  Aunt Katie had to hand you toys a few times since you dropped them.  :-P

We were greeted with hugs and kisses.  Daddy hadn't seen you all in 3 whole days!  He really missed you guys! 

Once we got there, we ate lunch with daddy, Uncle Brennan, Aunt Katie, Mimi, Grandpa Mike, Vicki, and Leigh.  Everyone was happy to see you two.  You all are good at putting a smile on people's faces.  :-)

The funeral for (Great) Uncle Ned was at 2pm.  Very touching words were said .... daddy and Uncle Brennan got up to speak.  You two behaved yourself!  Grace, you fell asleep on me.  Joshua, you sat with Mimi and Grandpa Mike.  Then, you sat with daddy and Uncle Brennan. 

It will take awhile for this pain to deminish .... your (Great) Uncle Ned was loved and it is never easy to lose someone.  Continued prayers for everyone are still needed.  This is just the beginning for the healing process. 

You all got to meet family that you've never seen before .... like your Great Grandfather (Mimi's father).  Also, Grace got to meet (Great) Aunt Allyson (Mimi's sister). 

There was a reception at a restaurant afterward.  You two got passed around and continued to put little smiles on people's faces.  You all did see some familiar faces .... Penny was there!

We went to the hotel after to change and regroup.  Joshua, you did the funniest thing .... you babbled on the phone with Uncle Brennan and Aunt Katie!  I took a video of you wandering around the room talking to them on the phone.  You can even hear them saying a few things back to you on the other end!  ;-)

Daddy and I fed you two and then Mimi and Grandpa Mike watched you all as daddy and I ate dinner with Aunt Katie and Uncle Brennan.  You two were sleeping when we got back to the hotel room.  

Tomorrow we head back to Raleigh.  We'll check on the status of the floors.  I'm hoping we can get back into the house by this weekend. 

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so much!  :-)

~Mommy