There have been rumblings about a family reunion for a couple of months now and I am proposing a plan. Since it
seems we are about to lose Grandpa to heaven, it seems appropriate to plan a gathering to celebrate the life of this very
special man. As we have been thinking about how things are going to take place when he passes away, I have come to
the conclusion that since there will be no funeral as Grandma and Grandpa have long ago planned to be cremated to
save on costs (doesn't that sound like them) :) there is no need for a formal funeral. There will be a memorial service
here for their friends and ours in our local church family and for what ever family will be here. We thought that planning
a celebration instead of springing it on folks at the last minute will give more family members and chance to plan and be
in attendance. I know that Grandpa would like that alot as he always commented whenever any of the family gathered
together about how wonderful it was that the family got along so well -- playing and laughing together. It would be a
great way for us to remember him and share with each other what he meant to us, what he taught us and how he loved
us. We have chosen a weekend in August, Sat. the 22nd would be the actual day of celebration her in Florida. You are
welcome to plan to come ahead of time or stay after...whatever would fit into your schedules, but we will plan the actual
day/time of gathering on the 22nd. You might think, what if Grandpa is still here? No problem...then you can say your
own goodbyes and "I love you's". It's all about remember what Grandpa/Dad has meant to us over the years.
I have posted the above to our Blann Family website on MyFamily.com. I am posting it here for any extended family or friends reading this blog who know and love my Dad and who would like to share on this special day that we have planned.
3 comments:
Lois, You are handling things so great. I would love to come down for your gathering. I don't know if I can or not. I am so glad for the lucid moments that you have had with Uncle John. It is so wonderful when you know that he knows you. Thank you so much for sharing everything with us. I love you. I pray that God will continue to comfort you, give you strenght and wisdom, peace and joy.
How do you want to handle RSVPs for this, Lois? I will be there. Beccy won't be able to fly at that point in her pregnancy.
Stephen, I think you just RSVPeed. :) Bummer...I didn't think about Beccy not being able to fly.
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