-Life as we know it-: Grandma's Funeral

I have not blogged for several weeks and there is always so much to going on. Life is great that way! I am turning 35 and had to get a new drivers license, ss card and passport! That has taken most of the month of March to do all three. My grandma Dayton passed away. She was 101 years old. I never really felt super close to her and I don't have a ton of personal memories of her, which is sad! The kids and I went to her funeral in Cokeville, Wyoming. Chad couldn't make it. The funeral was very special. I learned a lot about myself as I heard my uncles speak of my Grandma and some of her qualities. They said she was mild and happy and always willing to serve. Those are some of the qualities I think I got from her. Also, there was a general authority there (which is her son in law L.Tom Perry) and two members of the seventy. That was kind of neat. I thought the best part of the funeral was the closing song when all the grandchildren and spouses got up and sang together. There are 49 grandchildren. I was overwhelmed when we sang. I felt so much love and was so proud to be part of that great heritage. I felt the spirit pour over me with such pure love, that tears filled my eyes as I sang. It was a "once in a lifetime" experience. Afterwards, I had the chance to visit with cousins and family! I am so thankful for such a great family!