Remembering my Mee-Maw

This weekend we were in OKC for the funeral and to be with my family. It just didn't seem right the whole time...like someone was missing. And that person was my Mee-Maw. But I'm confident that she wouldn't trade being in Heaven for anything... so since she's right where she wants to be, that makes me happy. I didn't take any pictures over the weekend, but I wanted to write down a few things so that I'll always remember the celebration we had in her memory. Unfortunately, Harper was sick with a fever and cough all weekend long, so that meant our sleep was very limited.

Her funeral was perfect. The pastor had asked each of us for our favorite memory, and it was so fun to listen to him talk about her. After the funeral, we drove to her hometown of Mayfield, it was about a 3 hour drive, for the burial. Harper wasn't too thrilled when we got to the cemetary, stayed about 20 minutes, and then got back in the car again. It was a long day for everyone! On Saturday, we went to her apartment to each get some things that will always make us think of Mee-Maw. She had a huge collection of ceramic birds and snowbabies. We always joked about who would get each collection, but when it came time to look through her apartment, we all had to have 1 of each! I've already displayed a plate and teacup in my kitchen that had been in her kitchen, and I can't wait to use one of her old mixing bowls. Every time I look at it, my mind instantly goes to her old house, helping her cook in that tiny kitchen! Other than her grouchy neighbor telling us to stop opening and closing the door because she had cakes in the oven, our trip to her apartment was just what my heart needed. And don't worry... my cousin let her have it!

On Sunday, as we were sitting in church, the pastor told us to go to John 14. My cousin, Melissa, had one of Mee-Maw's old Bibles with her. So when she turned to John, she saw Mee-Maw's note for chapter 14. It said "when in sorrow, read this chapter". It was perfect. It most definitely helps to know that Mee-Maw is in heaven, but that doesn't take the pain away. I can't help but always think of my aunt, who has been such an amazing caretaker! She took perfect care of Mee-Maw, and I'm so thankful for that. I'm amazed at her strength, because with Mee-Maw...it's not always easy! The void in her heart is greater than anyone else's in my family, and my heart breaks when I think about how much she's going to miss her mom. The Bible clearly states that we are to honor our mother and father, and my aunt did just that until my Mee-Maw breathed her last breath.