Yesterday, I went to the funeral service of my DH's aunt Ann (my aunt too, you know). She died on Friday, August 22. As aunts go, she was one of my favorites. I met her in October of 1997 when my DH invited me to carve pumpkins with him at her house. I had met his cousins, Amanda and Chris before, but on this day I got a bigger taste of the great Summers clan. Ann was always very nice to me. After we were married and I had GT #1, Ann and another aunt, Kathy, came to our apartment and helped me learn how to nurse my stubborn baby (he's still a bit stubborn). Can you believe I bared all to two of my new aunts? They were so nice though, and I so appreciated their help. Ann was always willing to help.
I have loved my association with the Summers family. I love being friends with Justin and April, Chris and Misty, Amanda & Haily. I loved their mom. I know my DH loved their mom. I'm sorry that she won't be around for all our awesome BBQ's and get-togethers. I'm sorry she won't be here for all her children's day to day activities.
I'm grateful I was at her funeral (DH is on his way right now to Idaho for her burial). I'm sad as I write this post, but happy for memories. I'm still reflecting a lot on things that were said. She was well known for her work ethic. She took good care of her children. She loved her kids when they were being wild. She wanted her family to have a fun place to spend time together. (She was also a good cook). It made me think of quiet people who may go unnoticed because they don't bring attention to themselves. (Not me). I'd like to be better at getting to know them. I'd like to be better at taking care of my children. I'd like to do better in my commitment to the gospel. (On that note, DH gave a GREAT talk, I think I might be holding him back from heaven). I'd like to do better in my work here. I'd like to be a little bit more like Ann.
2 comments:
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt. Death can be such a hard thing, but how I do enjoy funerals. Somehow it helps put things into perspective for me. It helps me to see the big picture, reassess my life, and help me not to stress about the little things in life.
I'll be thinking of you. Let me know how I can be a good neighbor for you.
The Home Teaching message in the August Ensign is on death. President Monson wrote a wonderful article on living each day as our Father in Heaven would like us to.
From reading about Gabe's Aunt, she seemed like exactly this type of person.
One way we honor people's memories is by identifying their strengths and trying to emulate them.
I'm sure her example will continue to be a strength to you even though she is beyond the veil.
And I know what you mean about holding back Gabe- I feel that same way about Ed.
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