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My Aunts Memorial weekend

Tuesday, October 13, 2009


This weekend our family got together to Celebrate the life of a wonderful Woman / My Aunt.

Friday night we all started trickling in at my Aunt & Uncles home.

Note the Heater.. It was Very Cold!!


WE all gathered in the back yard as their house is very small. as everyone was arriving we decided that we needed to start warming the Spaghetti Sauce and some family members went to the store and got bread, salad fixings, Pop & water. it was a great pot luck.

Saturday was Aunt Arlene's Service

after the service, yep ya got it we ate.


The church did a good job getting food together for the family.


This is my Uncle Brain. He wouldn't look at me emoticon


Here he is with his Grandchildren


After the service we all gathered back at my Aunt & Uncles place for some debrief and just good ole family fun.
The weather turned out great. Yes it was cold; however, no Rain, Wind or Snow it stayed nice and SUNNY emoticon God was taking care of us that's for sure



Here is their Family

Here I am with My Cousin (Arlene & Brians Daughter)


My brother & Sisters. Missing Brother Monte, he had to work


Here are the Cousins


Sunday AM a few of us gathered for Breakfast


Some family went home after Breakfast and some stayed and took a drive into California. I though it was cute. My cousin Steve said he wanted to take the Kids into California just so he could say they were there.

after that we had more fellowship, ate more, talked more and......

Here is Uncle Brian, getting a well deserved nap with his Faithful friend :)

Monday afternoon the rest of us headed home to give Uncle Brian some time alone.

I want this to be just the opposite for me...
Let's get together before I go.. Tell me how loved I am and share stories about me now so I know how you feel. Lets all have a wonderful time with food and Fellowship while I am here to enjoy it with you.
Why is bereavement used after???? when you should use it before to spend time with your loved ones???

Remember to hug & Kiss your loved ones and Share God's Love with them, Life is too Short!!
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Becki
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TEACHERMOMFIVE 10/16/2009 11:26PM

    You have a beautiful family Becki. Thanks for sharing.

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BSTAKINGACTION 10/15/2009 4:02PM

    I've been trying to decide whether I can afford the trip to CA in Feb....especially with the upcoming vacation expense in May.

I'll find a way to manage it. You're right. My friends and family are too important to let opportunities for love and companionship slip by.

Thank you Becki.

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EVETROY 10/14/2009 3:02PM

    Thank you for sharing - and the reminder to appreciate each other Today!

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NAVYMOM133 10/14/2009 8:25AM

    Oh, Becki, this is beautiful. You really have a beautiful, loving, supportive family. I loved the picture of you with your siblings! I will pray for your Uncle as he adjusts. What a sweet shot of him resting with his faithful friend across his lap. Plucked the heartstrings....
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p.s. I love you

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FISHINGLADY66 10/13/2009 8:05PM

    Very nice. But I agree with you. let's get together before I am gone. So Sorry for your loss.

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WIXNWAX 10/13/2009 7:15PM

    Excuse me, but God doesn't take away our family members! He receives them but He doesn't end their lives here on earth! And it is a shame that too many times people wait until someone is gone before they get together and form those bonds that are renewed each time there is a 'going home celebration'! Becki, this is a great tribute to your aunt and your uncle. I know that you have a loving family and that you know daily how much you are loved and appreciated by so many! Thanks for sharing this and I apologize before hand for any repercussions on my statement! I love you, my Dearest, Sweetest Friend!

Love and Blessings,
Judy
JESUS IS LORD! HALLELUJAH!

PS I especially love the last picture of your uncle sleeping with his buddy and your message at the end! You are great!

Comment edited on: 10/13/2009 7:19:17 PM

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PAMTHEDREAMER 10/13/2009 6:26PM

    I love this blog dedicated to yer aunt Becki. How nice it was. I especially like the end photo of yer uncle and faithful furry family member. Awww
I too want you to know NOW that my life is so much better having known you. emoticon

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SORGIN 10/13/2009 6:16PM

    What a beautiful tribute! I am glad so many of your family was able to support your Uncle. I love the photo with your siblings! And the way you end this is so true. So here's my chance to remind you that you are very dear to me. I love you very much and indeed, I am taking the chance to tell you that NOW!

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DOGSNRODENTS 10/13/2009 5:58PM

    Wow. It's amazing how God takes away our family members to help us build stronger bonds with the ones we have left! What a great entry Becki!

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