Today was Berdie's viewing. Like I said yesterday, I had no idea what to expect. The viewing was from 2-7 and we were their the whole time standing along side Doug's mom in her coffin receiving people's well wishes. I will admit, it was a little weird at first. I haven't seen Doug's mom in a year and a half and I've never seen an open casket. To my suprise, she looked better than she did when I last saw her. The funeral home obviously gave her a good makeover and she looked so peaceful. At first even Jack went up to her and said "night,night Grandma". It was so cute and made me a little emotional. Doug was in and out with his mood. One second he would be fine and cracking jokes about things he would remember about his mom and the next minute he would be knealing at her side crying. It was a roller coaster of emotions with person after person walking up with another story of how Berdie saved their life or Berdie was such a wonderful person and touched their life in some way. It was nice to hear but at the same time made me sad to know that as many lives as she touched, we always came second. We did not have the same stories to tell...stories of how Berdie saved our lives and how if it weren't for her we wouldn't be here. We were lucky to have seen her once a year if that and it was a special treat for her to remember our birthdays. Doug did not have the kind of relationship most people have with their mom. As I listened to each and every person say the wonderful things they would say about Berdie or tell a funny story about her, I thought to myself, I hope that when it's my turn to leave this world that people would have funny memories to tell and people would say how I touched their lives and how they wouldn't know what to do if I hadn't been there....and those people would be my kids.
So at the close of our 2nd full day in Ohio, we are sitting here in our hotel room watching tv and eating ice cream and getting ready for our big day tomorrow of going through Grandma's house and the kids going to the animal park with Aunt Lori.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Day Two in Ohio
Posted by The Sheridans at 8:23 PM
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I am very sorry for your loss...your post almost made me cry and I didnt even know Doug´s mom.It is always hard to see someone close to go...My prayers are with all of you.
Hey there Laura,
My condolences to Doug and your family. Its never an easy thing to say goodbye to someone in your family, and even harder when the relationship is not the best. I am praying for you and Doug, and hope that something really good will come out of this. BTW, poor Doug...not much of a father's day, was it? Judging by what I read about your family, you have great kids...and that comes from having great parents!! Tell Doug Happy Father's Day and I hope everything falls into place while taking care of his mother's estate.
Love ya!
Jackie
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