I am blessed.
I cannot tell you how much this past week has meant to me.
Last Thursday my Pappy died. His death was the result of a car accident that he and Granny were in. We got the news right away of course, but waited until we heard details on the funeral to decide to leave.
We rushed out the door Friday night. I had spent the day doing laundry "just in case". When Daryl got home from work, we decided we would all make the 38 hour trip.
We drove straight through to Columbus and stayed the night with Karla and Kirk. I could not believe how smoothly the drive went. Daryl and I stopped to sleep a couple times, but the girls did amazing. They didn't complain once. They were really set on going to Pappy's funeral and knew the nature of the trip did not allow for complaining! I was really proud of them.
What an amazing event to be a part of. I was so humbled to be a part of such an amazing family. Growing up I had no idea how very blessed I was.
It was so beautiful to be a part of everything - the funeral and burial, eating and praying with extended family, holding Granny's hand and crying together, laughing with cousins, being blessed by "second mile hospitality", and just looking around and realizing how blessed I am.
The trip home was not quite as...peaceful. (You know it's a long trip when the kids ask "How long yet?" Me: 10 hours. Kids: YAY!!!)
But everything went well and we got to spend another day driving with Kirk, Karla and Mayah, and also spent parts of two days with Daryl's family. That was a nice surprise since it's been almost a year since we've seen them.
We arrived home last night around 7pm. It was amazing to walk through the door and realize that my HOUSE HAD BEEN CLEANED!!!
We left the house a complete disaster - laundry (clean and dirty), art supplies on the table, dishwasher full of dishes, kids rooms 2 feet deep with toys and clothes, etc. My dear sisters plowed through it all and my house was spotless, complete with fresh chocolate chip cookies and beef stew ready for supper.
I was blown away!!! (God bless those amazing ladies!)
I have tons of pictures of our visit with Kim and Jose, our trip, etc. So I will hopefully spend some time this week sorting through them and posting them! Don't hold your breath.
4 comments:
I thought of you a lot over this last week and wondered how you were doing. Blessings to those that cleaned your house!! Wow! I'll look forward to seeing pictures.
Hi Robyn...glad the trip itself went well and that you are home safe and sound. Also glad that you were surrounded by loved ones and had the chance to share memories of your Pappy. What a blessing to come home to a clean house! That was so nice.
Talk to you soon.
Love Jenn
Robyn, you were also in my thoughts and prayers a lot over this past week..... I'm so glad to hear that it was such a wonderful time - albeit, unfortunate circumstances. Your Pappy sounds like he was an amazing, wonderful, loved man. And how awesome of your friends to bless you with a clean house and a meal upon your return! I'm happy for you all and happy you are safely home.
I've enjoyed hearing about your pappy in your sisters' blogs over the last few weeks. He must have been amazing. So glad you were able to be with your family over this time and what amazing friends you have to care for your house while you were gone!
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