My mother-in-law looked very nice and so at peace. It was a beautiful service.
The pastor was blessing. We all really liked him. He read numerous scriptures and he and his wife sang "The Old Rugged Cross", one of Mom's favorites.
The flowers were lovely and many people came to pay their respects. It was nice to see many relatives we haven't seen in years.
I was touched by the grandkids (Michelle's four children). The oldest, Nathan, really took care of his brother and sisters. They were all huddled together with his long arms around them and wept for the grandma they miss so much.
After the service we went to the Roadhouse for a meal. A covered pool table was loaded with food. I talked to quite a few relatives about the family tree I'm working on. Got lots of good information.
Later the kids came to the hotel to swim in the pool. Steve was sick (probably from the cigarette smoke at the Roadhouse) and stayed in our room. I enjoyed visiting with my sister-in-laws and all the kids.
Sunday, February 21
Friday, February 19
Wisconsin
We made it to Wisconsin today for the memorial service on Saturday.
It was an 1100 mile trip! We planned to stop for the night but changed our minds when snow was forecast. So we took turns driving while the other slept. It was rough but better than getting caught in a snow storm.
We arrived around 8 am and were so blessed when the hotel let us check in early. We stayed at Barkers Inn on Barkers Island in the Lake Superior Bay. It was fun looking at the frozen lake and seeing the "shacks" used for ice fishing.
The room is decent and I really enjoyed the bathtub! :) (We only have a shower at home.)
More tomorrow!
It was an 1100 mile trip! We planned to stop for the night but changed our minds when snow was forecast. So we took turns driving while the other slept. It was rough but better than getting caught in a snow storm.
We arrived around 8 am and were so blessed when the hotel let us check in early. We stayed at Barkers Inn on Barkers Island in the Lake Superior Bay. It was fun looking at the frozen lake and seeing the "shacks" used for ice fishing.
The room is decent and I really enjoyed the bathtub! :) (We only have a shower at home.)
More tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 16
Audrey Christenson (Jul 27, 1936 - Feb 16, 2010)
My mother-in-law passed away last night. After being sick for years, it is a blessing for her to be at peace. But her family is grieving and really misses her!
I met her in November of 1977 when I was dating her son. Though many mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws don't get along, we sure did.
She was a caring mother and friend to many. She always had a compassionate heart toward others.
We miss you Mom and look forward to seeing you some day in heaven!
I met her in November of 1977 when I was dating her son. Though many mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws don't get along, we sure did.
She was a caring mother and friend to many. She always had a compassionate heart toward others.
We miss you Mom and look forward to seeing you some day in heaven!
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