Thank you all for your nice messages and prayers. We gave my father-in-law a great send off and had a fabulous family gathering to say farewell. I have to say, that man sure had some wonderful kids. I'm lucky to be a part of such a family.
They came together with lots of love, caring and laughter, and made this week one to always remember. Sometimes the saddest occasions can also be the happiest. When you belong to a group of people like these!
Thank you for the update. It has been a bit worrisome to hear so much pre-event preparations and then silence since the day-of. I’m glad it was overall an uplifting experience.
You are blessed to have such a wonderful family. My sincerest sympathies to you and yours.
Blessings!
Christa
Was so sorry to read about your father-in-law, but happy to know that you had a good family gathering for the memorial. With love and sympathy,
Jane-Jacksonville
Thinkingof you today…take care..give all your grandkids an extra hug xxx
Karla, So glad that everything went great! It’s sad to lose someone so close to you but it sounds like you all paid tribute to him by having such a close relationship.
Sandy
There’s nothing like family love to get you through times like this.Your father in law was lucky to have so many people who loved him.
Joy & sorrow are good to share. So glad you had so many people to share with.
~Marilee
So sorry for your family’s loss but I’m so glad for the wonderful time your family spent together remembering your father-in-law. Blessings.
Tell Rich Andy and I are so sorry to hear about his father, Karla.
Karla and Rich: So glad you guys had so many family members around you, to make saying good bye a little easier. We were thinking about you all weekend. Love, Debbie/Harry.
It’s always seemed strange yet wonderful that such a sad moment as a funeral can turn into laughter, joy and delight. Ahhh…but that’s life isn’t it?! And look at you with springtime on your table, Miss Karla! I’m so sorry for your family’s loss but I’m happy that you have such a tremendous family! – Kathy
Karla,
I have experienced, that too-
the grief getting liftet by love,-and laughter-
Wonderfull for all of you, to be able to say goodby, like that.
XOX-Dorthe
How comforting to have such a wonderful and close knit family!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Karla,
What a wonderful way to celebrate your father in law, with shared memories and smiles. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
You are so right, Karla! I have a wonderful family on my mother’s side. They made my dad’s Celebration of Life Service so happy and wonderful.
~elaine~
So sorry to read about your father-in-law. Take care.
Wonderful kids come from wonderful parenting. What a legacy to leave. God bless you all.
Debbie