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| Pictures from the Family Dinner |
The two people in the upper left are PJ's son Joseph and his wife Stephanie. Below them is her other son Jason with wife Golda, and two sets of twins, Isaac and Levi, and Annebelle and Jonah. PJ was inordinately fond of her four beautiful grandchildren. I get to see their progress on Facebook. In the lower right are the surviving sisters, Norma Jean, me, Markee, and Fia (with Stewart in the background). In the upper right are PJ's brother Buz and his wife Phyllis. (Norma Jean and I are staying with them.)
There were others who were present, of course, but I wanted to share with you PJ's closest family. She was a teller of jokes, and I'm sure today we will share some of our favorite moments with her. I keep being distracted as I'm listening to Buz and Norma Jean sharing with each other some of their favorite stories about PJ. She added a certain level of levity to our family gatherings, and she could always be counted on to pull out some kind of game for us to enjoy. Many times I was reluctant to play, but when I did it was always fun.
It's the best thing of all to be with family, isn't it?
:-)
Warmest hugs to you and to your family, Jan....
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great family gathering last nightQ
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
your last sentence said it all and sent chills and then warmth up my spine. :) bless you all.
ReplyDeleteFamily....what makes the world go 'round!!
ReplyDeleteYou're all in my heart and mind.
Hootin' Anni
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Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'
yes it is...i am glad you have this time together...to celebrate, to mourn....i hope the good stories are better than others....
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great celebration of your sister's life. It's always nice to get together with one's siblings, isn't it.
ReplyDeleteIt’s nice that y’all can get together and reminisce. You have a nice warm large family and I’m sure it is a great comfort to your sister’s close kin and to you. Hugs, VB
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is. I'm sure your sister cherished all of you for that... as you continue to treasure one another.
ReplyDeleteThank you, DJan, for sharing your family and your sister's life celebration with us. We who are your blogging family want to know these things, and experience a bit of what you are thinking a d feeling.
ReplyDeleteAs you know I have a large family too, and day to day, we can go along without giving each other much thought. But as we age, we feel that bond drawing us back together, and relish the occasions when we can be together and share childhood stories.
There is nothing like that bond of common history.
Sending hugs to you & the entire family.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying a glass of wine tonight after your long day. I have been thinking of you today, I hope you felt the warm vibes:)
ReplyDeleteFamily provides a tremendous support at times when we suffer losses.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, this celebration. I'm sure your sister is there, enjoying it all.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful way to celebrate a life - those connected by her life joined together, sharing favorite stories.
ReplyDeleteJoined together, connected in sharing and celebrating life and loss - your last words hit a home run. Thinking of you all DJan.
ReplyDeleteYes! Yes, it is.
ReplyDeleteI bet she'd be tickled if you always remembered her and laughed or smiled. :)
Love and hugs, my friend.
It's such a nice idea- thanks for sharing your sister and her family with us. Celbrate away.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences DJ. I lost a sibling this summer as well.
ReplyDeleteNo, there is nothing like family. Being together at times such as these, makes the time so bittersweet.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, DJan! It absolutely is. I'm so sorry for your sadness, but I'm glad that you're all able to celebrate the joy of PJ's life.
ReplyDeleteDoes that include inlaws? I'm kidding. Mine are sweet.
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, to be surrounded by caring family and freinds when someone you've all loved has stepped into the other room that lies awaiting all of us is to know the strength of commitment and love. I am so grateful that all of you are together. Peace.
ReplyDeleteIt is so good for you all to be together and have such good memories of your sister. Again, condolences on your loss.
ReplyDeleteBeing with family is so comforting during such times. I remember feeling so protected and safe in my little cocoon of family the week after Julie's death. I hope being together with your family made you feel similarly safe, cared for and comforted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to celebrate PJ's life. Getting together with family and friends to remember all the good times is the greatest tribute of all.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI read this with one eye but just had to let you know that I feel sad for your loss. A celebration is a good way to move forward but it still takes a lot of time to heal. Thank you for allowing me into you circle of bloggers. I recall a post when you wee reflecting about your siblings and wondering how such an event might go. Now sadly a moment presented itself. Please accept my late condolences