Albuquerque...Dad, and ...
So, we flew to Albuquerque, Rodney and me for Jr's memorial. WE got there Friday night, and went to Frontier to get our Chili Stew, before we checked in to the hotel. The next morning we met Jonathan, had some breakfast at Little Anitas, and walked around Old Town. Headed back to the hotel for a blink, and then had to get Ready. As usual, running late, hitting traffic, but our family nice, waited for us...Got to the hall, and saw all of Rodney's cousins, and his brother Jonathan, and his Brother Mike, it was a nice family reunion of sorts, even it had to be to say goodbye to his father.
We moved to the front row, and sat as we represent the family. Jonathan sat in the aisle, rodney followed, me and then Mike. The brother started, and the tears started. It was hard to realize at this moment hearing his name, hearing the memories, it was really goodbye. DOnt get me wrong, i know about Paradise, i know about the resurrection hope, but it doesnt take away the sting of death. It doesnt take away the pain of losing someone. Jr was a good person. He was always sharing spiritual knowledge, rarely cross. always had a joke to share, usually smiling, was very fond of his toast and coffee in the morning, with his paper, and of course his examing the scriptures daily. He always had silly things he played with the kids, and then moved on that to his great grandkids. He went to bed by 8:30, and if not, he get grumpy. Howeve,r if he heard the wine opening, all of a sudden he appeard with wine glass in hand, ready to sit and sip.
Jr, you will be missed. I am sorry that we didnt get to see you before. We did try, but you were getting better, and supposed to come to LA. I know Rodney is bitter about it, but we place our hope in Jehovah, and there it is. We will see you soon, your girls love you and miss you..I dont know how to bring them back to Jehovah. It's just me and Rodney now that they see as examples, you were the only other pillar they looked up to. I am working hard to get back to good routines, and i hope to make you proud and mom of course...We miss you both terribly, and the new system will be amazing.
Until we meet again Jr...thank you for all that you gave me, my girls, and thank you the most for my husband Rodney, who may not always be the easiest, but who is a good man, and who was taught the truth, and thank you for being a shining example that i could look to. You always had a bible close by, and knowledge to share. Love you JR.....