See You Soon!

Hi guys, 

Thank you so much for your kind words and your prayers. 

I thought I'd share some photos from the trip to mom's and her service. 

Her garden was beautiful. 

She was pleased about that, I'm sure. 

A big tree in her front yard was dead which I'm sure was a burr under her saddle, so to speak. 

The foyer of the church was decorated for fall. She would have loved the decorations. 

 Her service was beautiful.

We sang: 

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

and 

How Great Thou Art 

The soloist sang It Is Well. 

There was one of mom's friends that drove for 5 hours to get there. We also had friends that came up for the service. 

My children were all able to get off of work to come. 

I thought that was just the sweetest thing. 

Honestly, I don't remember much about the message. 

My spirit is touched more by music than by sermons to be honest. 

Bill and I got home on Saturday night. 

We unloaded a Uhaul and crashed. 

On Sunday morning, I got a text that a good friend was at the end of her life. 

I can't even! 

I went to work yesterday and was there for about a half an hour and then started crying. 

They tried to send me home but I refused. Today, workmen are here putting the wood on the stairs. They will be here all day tomorrow too.

I need to be alone. 

I recharge alone because I'm an introvert. 

We leave for Italy one week from tomorrow. I'm feeling pressured to get everything done and get a semblance of normalcy before we go. 

I need to take a blogging break. I'll try to pop in now and again but I doubt that I'll be able to be online with Blogger in Italy. I do not have time to get any posts up and scheduled before I leave. 

I want to let you know how much I appreciate all of you. 

I have some gorgeous new pieces from my parents to show you. 

I will also, finally, be able to tell my complete story with you. 

Thank you friends!

Katie