We are back home now. I'm sorry if I didn't get to see you in Michigan. It was a short trip, and one that needed to be spent with family. One of my relatives told me that she wanted to see me and all, but if funerals kept me coming back, I could stay in Minnesota for a while. I agree with her!

Grandpa's service was very nice. I sang for my papa. I could hear him..."sing for papa, Kari"...and I did...I hope he liked it! I am at peace knowing he is with my Grandma again. After being married for over 50 yrs, then her dying last year, I am glad that they are reunited once again. Even if it means leaving a huge hole in our family, and in our hearts.

The girls did well on the trip. We got to go to Illinois on the way back, and see Nathan. (Kurt saw him, the girls and I stayed in the waiting room). It was nice to visit his Mom. It had been a while since our last visit. Of course the girls loved seeing both Gramma's, and papa crane, and their cousins...and Aunts and Uncles. They were chatterboxes all day today. This is going to sound bad..but I was wishing terribly that they had a mute or pause button today..I needed a break :)

This past week flew by, yet it seems like we were gone forever...strange how that happens..huh?!