This past weekend, well Friday, was my little step-sister's funeral. She was 10 years 11 months and 29 days old. She picked out EVERYTHING for her funeral, from music, to what she wanted people to wear, and even her own casket. She was pretty much the bravest and strongest kid I have ever known. She could and would see the good in every situation.
My step-sister suffered from cancer for 5 years (half her life) and never once did she ever complain. She was a happy young girl and most of the time you wouldn't even be able to guess she had cancer (except for the bald head!).
On Thursday was her visitation and boy did she look beautiful! She had picked out a pink tie-dye shirt. She always looked so good in pink!
Friday was the hard day - it was her funeral. The songs that she chose would bring anyone to tears, whether you knew her or not. After her funeral was over, she got to take her "Last Ride". By Last Ride I mean on a motorcycle. She loved motorcycles and was always around them! She was taken in a herse trailer behind a motorcycle along with atleast 50 other bikes, as well as cars! I know she was looking down from Heaven smiling from ear to ear!
Once all was over, the family went back to the church for dinner and got to socialize and share memories. It was a sad time, but we all knew where she was and that she will ALWAYS be with us, no matter what. She is in Heaven and I know she is having a BLAST up there. The best thing...is that we get to see her again - and I believe that will be soon.
Eventhough the family and friends know where she is, they still need your prayers to bring them comfort in these troubling times. Just the though of her being in Heaven, running on two legs (she had one amputating due to cancer) and not feeling pain, nor will she ever again. I think that the most comfort the family and friends get, is knowing that she is cancer free and she will NEVER be in pain again. I know her last few breaths were gasping ones, and that is a hard image to get out of your head, but I know she will never go through that again. She will never feel pain, sorrow, sadness, etc... She is a wonderful young lady and I can't wait to see her again!
Once again, the family and friends of my step-sister need your prayers. They need comfort as well as peace. I know I pray for them daily and I can tell it helps!
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Tonight is my step-dad's game - it is the first of their tournament. I am not sure what time it is, but I guess I better figure that out.
Well work is kind of slowing down and under control today, so I am thankful for that!
My dog, Duke, hurt his other back leg this past weekend, but is now doing better. I'm telling you, Duke is nothing but an accident waiting to happen. He finally gets feeling better from one injury and injures himself somewhere else. Needless to say, he is doing much better!
I guess I better get back to work so that I can be all caught up and not feel so behind anymore.
Have a great day!