Grandma K's funeral

That post about cravings is one that I wrote a few days ago and scheduled to post in the future. I didn't realize it was posting during Grandma K's funeral.

I wasn't able to attend in person, but because technology is a beautiful thing I was able to hear it and see what it looked like. Right as the service was starting my sweet sister-in-law, Kristi, called me so I could listen to the graveside service. I got to laugh when everyone laughed, and cry when everyone cried. My brother-in-law, Dennis, texted me pictures of my brother giving the eulogy, my uncle making some remarks, and of my dad saying something. I don't know which part of the service the picture of my dad was from, but I think it was from him welcoming everyone. I saw the casket, the program, the people attending, and the flowers as well.

Grandma K's service was a short (I was on the phone with Kristi 35 min) graveside service. I have been to a few funerals in the past, but never to the actual graveside part. It was wonderful to hear my siblings memories of Grandma, and to hear about Grandma and Grandpa meeting. Since I never got to meet Grandpa it was really nice to hear a little about him. I had never heard a grave dedication before, but that was a beautiful part. My dad was able to do the dedication and it was a wonderful thought to have the site protected until the resurrection.

For being 2000+ miles away (google maps tells me it's about 2163 from my house to the cemetary) I felt a lot closer today.