Family get together

Our trip to Utah this last week was not under the best of circumstances, but we did find time to enjoy each other. It was the 1st time in 5 years that I was with all my brothers and sisters and all of the cousins were together. The only people missing from the family was my mom and dad. We did not have a ton of time, but we did want to get a few pictures so we did them ourselves. I have to say that it was so much easier than 5 years ago when all of the kids were so young. We just told them all to be good for just a few and it would be over with. While we were there 4 of the families stayed at Granny J's and we truely had an amazing time. It was great to see how we each pulled together to help out in such a difficult time. I think my parents would have been so proud of all of us. It makes me wish we could all be together all of the time. We did not have a bunch of time together but what we had was amazing. We had fun talking about old memories and seeing some family that we have not seen in awhile. I was talking to my Aunt and we were talking about how we were thinking that we needed to have a family reunion before it got too late. We never made it happen in time. This funeral brought every cousin together for the 1st time since we all started getting married. It was great to see everyone, but sad that this is what it took. Time goes by much to fast. I am so grateful for my loving family and for the amazing support they are to me. I am thankful to my parents for instilling in us the importance of family support and love. I could not have made it through this difficult time without the love and support of my wonderful family.

In Loving Memory My Granny J passed away this morning. It has been such a sad day for all of us. My poor mom is so broken hearted right now. She was not able to be here to tell her mom good bye. She is serving the lord and I know she will be so blessed for doing this. My Granny was such an amazing women. She was so kind and loving. She made sure that each and every grandchild and great granchild received a card and money for there birthdays. She never missed out on anything that had to do with family. She was such a great example to me and my kids. We loved going to see Granny J and we will miss her so much. I know she is in a better place now and she is with her loved ones, but it is so sad for me to not have her here with us. This morning before she passed she became coherent for about 90 minutes. She was able to talk to each grandchild and tell them how much she loved them and to tell them all good bye. This was the greatest miracle ever. Heavenly Father blessed her with peace for this time to allow each of us to say our goodbyes. This is something that will stay with me forever. I am so grateful I was able to visit with her one last time. My mom is having such a hard time and my heart ahces for her so badly. I wish I could be there right now to put my arms around her and tell her how much I love her. I have included her email address. Feel free to send her a message letting her know that she is doing the lords work and she will be blessed for it. Diane Bringhurst grandmabring17@gmail.com Please keep her in your prayers.