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Goodbye Grandma



Sunday, Jayden and I met up with Laura and Austin to practice their song. Austin plays the guitar and does an excellent job. Laura and Jayden sang together. They both sound so good together. Jayden has never sang with someone and had a hard time at first. They ended up tweeking some things and making some changes that in the end sounded great.
The visitation was very nice. It was an open casket, which was hard for me. It really hits when I saw her. The flowers were so nice and pictures everywhere and a slide show. There were lots of visitors that came and went. Some friends, some distant family I have not seen in over 20 years. Jake and Luke did a lot of roaming around. Luke playing with cousin Alivia and Jake sad that he would never see Great Grandma again. It was his first funeral and he was sad and sweet. There was a catered meal from Hickory Park after. Jake was still on the sick side and isn't eating much.
Monday morning was the funeral. We arrived early so Jadyen and Laura could practice in the church. They did an outstanding job! They sang " I Surrender All" which is now one of my favorite songs. I still get nervous for Jayden, she doesn't. James played the piano and sang "Amazing Grace" at the end.
The funeral was nice and sad at the same time. It is always hard to lose someone you love, however knowing we will be together again is heartwarming. I will miss my Grandma.

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