April 3, 2006

  • I'm back!  It was a lovely trip, though obviously I wish the impetus for it were happier.  Still, nothing beats getting to meet good friends in person, make new friends, hear Dr. Sproul preach on Sunday then chat with him for a very few minutes, and attend one of the most hands-down moving memorial services ever conducted. 

    It's a bit late so I'll just settle for sharing a few pix now; details to be added tomorrow:

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    I took a picture of a picture, one take about three years ago, judging by little Hoppy's (aka: Hannah's) age.  I loved it. 

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    A photo of Kathryn with Heather, my kind hostess.  It was delightful to stay with her and her husband and children.  

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    This was a howl!  Little Hannah donning a scary mask, grasping a threatening instrument of destruction, then chasing her cousin Steven all over the living room.    

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    Margaret, Kathryn, and me, this morning before the official police escort arrived.   e-aw

Comments (5)

  • What fun! Is it appropriate to say "fun" about such a trip? But it certainly looks like it was, even while being moving and heartening and challenging. The sisters look just as I'd imagined them. I can't wait to meet them (and YOU, someday, Anne) for myself.

    Thanks again for going, darling Anne.

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  • One of the things that makes being a Christian so wonderful is that we CAN smile and have fun, even at funerals. It isn't over for us, the best is yet to be. I know the family will have moments of deep need and loneliness for their husband and father, but they at least know that the Lover of their Souls and Eternal Provider is always at hand, and always helps His own. May God always thus comfort them and us. Thanks for the wonderful pictures!

  • Thanks for coming.  

    We lay in bed and cried and ate chocolate last night.  I believe it was weeks of holding in tears.  We talk about what Frank would have liked best about yesterday.  We both believed he would have quietly loved everything but more than anything he would have love people being kind to Katherine. 

    It was our pleasure to have you here.  Thank you.  We both were sad to see you go.

  • She's an easy person to be kind to, isn't she? ;^)

    I was honored and humbled to be included as a member of the extended family, even sitting with them at the service. (And whoever thought of providing the boxes of tissues to be passed around...good call!)

    Everyone should know dear Heather and Steve not only spent themselves during the last weeks of Frank's earthy life by supporting and sustaining him and his family, but were instrumental in preparations for the memorial service. The Dallabridas are truly blessed to have y'all as friends, m'dear.

  • Funerals are such odd occaisions aren't they? So very very sad, but also a celebration with loads of laughing and funny stories. It was so neat that you were able to give Kathryn the love and support she needed at this time.

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