Monday, Christmas anyone?

 My Christmas bed! Still working on Christmas around here, but it is getting closer to being done.  Maybe 1/2 done?

The funeral for Heidi was beautiful. She looked so beautiful. Much better than when I last saw her.  But then again, she has always been a beautiful woman.  There were a lot of tears. To die at 67 is just not fair. But then life isn't fair. 

It was good for the girls to get with their cousins. They lost their dad suddenly and did not have time to say goodbye. The cousins were very empathetic to my daughters about that.  Where before there was no mention of Joel's death. Like it never happened. Now they had these three people show up that knew exactly how they were feeling and they finally understood. It was good for them, and it was good for my girls. I think a lot of anger and hurt was washed away. A new understanding took place.

We had as many laughs as tears.  Went out to a nice dinner.  Our waiter kept coming over to council my girls who were disagreeing about something stupid.  We had to tip extra for counseling services. He was so funny. 

I have never seen so many beautiful bouquets of flowers at a funeral. She was truly loved. I was able to talk to Clint her husband and give him some advice. I did tell him that he would have many moments of guilt. But to remember that he provided Heidi with a wonderful life.  She wanted horses growing up, she wanted a farm. She loved animals and the outdoors. She had a beautiful home.  She never had to work, Things were not perfect, but he provided all that.  He gave her a very good life.  A life most women would dream of and never have.  I told him to remember that when he was beating himself up in the next few months. 

We went out to the house after the funeral and graveside service, and it was full of family.  Lots of laughter and games. It was just so good for all of us. Then back to the hotel with just the 4 of us for more laughter.

I have cried a couple of times this morning, but I am determined to get things done.  Set my timer for 15-minute intervals and actually worked for 1 hour and 15 minutes getting things crossed off the list. I dusted the master bedroom; I unpacked and put everything away from the weekend. I dusted and vacuumed the family room. I still have cleaning to do but I plan on setting the timer again after this post and knocking out a few more things.

There is plenty of sewing to do this week and I will start sewing tomorrow. I just needed today to get my ducks in a row.  I have emptied my coin bank and plan on going to the bank to cash it in this afternoon.

We also will start Christmas baking this week.  Sissie has already started. 

Have any of you started your Christmas baking? 

Have a great and productive day

God is good

Kim