Two weeks ago yesterday, my oldest brother George or Cody as his friends called him or Little George as his siblings called him, passed away unexpectedly. He was a great man with many wonderful qualities that he has passed down to his children. My parents were able to make it so that all 10 children could attend his funeral in Northern California and be with George's family to give them support and to help them through this hard time.
I was amazed at all that was done to support one another. This is really the first time in my adult life that I have had to deal with this type of situation. My parents were rocks and provided much needed support in every aspect of the grieving process. I don't know if I could have been so strong. I was amazed at the strength each one of the siblings brought and the unconditional love that was there the whole weekend. I was truly touched by my brother's family and their strength and how they were each other's support, not to mention their spouses/significant others and their families.
The funeral was so good, everyone did an excellent job. I was very impressed with my dad, his talk was so sweet and so powerful. I wish he would have written it down. His words left me feeling peace in our Heavenly Father's plan or the Plan of Salvation, that we will all return to live with our Heavenly Father again. (I'm not very eloquent, but if you want to know more, click on the lds.org link to the right) I also was left with a peace in my heart that everything was going to be ok, it will take time, but I feel like the love of family has been rejuvenated and I think that all of us will try to keep up our family ties and will remember that we are loved by so many.
There are times that I have wished that my family wasn't so complicated, but as I sat there listening to my dad and my brothers speak and give prayers from their heart, I had an overwhelming pride and gratitude that I am apart of this family. They have all had something to do with the person I am.
We will miss George with his warm smile, his big heart and his musical talent, but I know that I will see him again someday.
2 comments:
Nicely put :o) So glad you were all able to make it, everyone there created a strength that was not there prior to everyone arriving.
what a beautiful post. And...I love your complicated family, that you are a part of it and that sometimes I feel like I am as well.:) MIss you-can we please hang out soon?
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