Back From the Funeral

I went down to Colorado Springs today to attend the funeral for PJ's dad.   The weather was terrible here in metro Denver (pouring rain), but by the time I arrived in the Springs an hour later, the sun had started to break through the clouds.   When I arrived, PJ was in the reception area of the funeral home greeting folks.  We had a chance to visit, and I conveyed everyone's good wishes, prayers, and thoughts.  She was very appreciative that folks were thinking of her and her family. There were some newspaper articles about her dad, and a scrapbook of her parents memories that was compiled for their 40th wedding anniversary.  I enjoyed looking through the scrapbook. PJ's dad was obviously well regarded, as the chapel was full.  The service started with a slideshow of family photos.  The pastor gave a nice sermon, and one of Mr. Burton's friends talked about some of his favorite memories, and got a *****oked up during the speech.  It wasn't terribly sad at all, in fact, there were times when I was laughing so hard, I worried I was making a spectacle of myself. I was unable to stay for the reception, but I was glad to have talked with PJ prior to the service.  She is doing well under the cir****tances.  I guess her dad was in a great deal of pain, so for that reason, they are glad he is no longer suffering. Her dad will be buried in Kansas, so she will be gone all week. Kix PS: PJ's birthday is tomorrow.  I plan to send her an email acknowledging her birthday, without the usual "Happy Birthday" hoopla.  Her 1-yr surgery anniversary was last week, too.

I am so glad you went Kix!!! The support and good vibes you gave were priceless. PJ  is in my prayers. I am so sorry you had to drive in the rain. I lived in Metro Denver for a year and I loved how the city looked in the rain (I am weird) but did not enjoy driving in it.

How good of you to have gone to the funeral. I am sure it was such support for PJ. Thank you for representing us so well. Hugs. Jo