Missouri...An Impromptu Trip

My Great Aunt Pat passed away last week so we decided to pay our respects. My mom, Ivy, AnnDrea and I drove to Missouri where the funeral was held and most of my mom's family is. It was a long 2600 mile drive (there and back), but we did have some fun in the sad time.

Us girls got to spend some quality time together and my mom updated us on some family history. We got to see family that I haven't seen in a long time, and a new little addition to our family, baby Andrew. He is such a cute little boy, and so good. Carlie is lucky.

My Aunt Pat was an amazing and strong woman. While she will be greatly missed, I know she is in a better place and free of worldly pain, both physically and emotionally.

Life never goes as planned. But you roll with the punches and you take care of your family. That is what I feel happened this weekend. My Mom never questioned going, she asked me and my sister to go and we went with her. While we knew Aunt Pat and will miss her, we were there for my mom. Then my amazing husband never questioned my decision to go, in fact he help immensely and made it easier for me to leave my kids and him. I knew everything at home would be taken care of, so no worries there.

When all else fails my family will be there for me, and I will be there for them.