That time of year

I've just lived through another major hard week in my life.  Grandpa Trone passed away on Sunday November 28th at 1:45p.m.  He went so peacefully with all his loving family by his side.  He was in no pain, and I prayed for his comfort and easy transition into heaven.  I prayed for my Dad to meet him at the gates and welcome him.  Gramps would love that!  He loved my dad.  I thought I'd have a much harder time dealing with all this than I actually have.  My heart is broken that I won't have my Grandpa to go to anymore for questions and to talk to me.  He always gave good advice.  My soul is telling me to be grateful that he's passed on and is comfortable and no longer suffering with breathing and daily living.  As much as I want to be sad, I am happy that he's finally set free.  He can finally breathe, and finally do all the things he enjoys doing in heaven and not have any trouble doing it.  That brings me so much comfort knowing how truly happy and healthy he is now.  My heart just aches for my Grandma too.  She doesn't have anyone to take care of anymore.  She's all alone.  I know there has to be some sort of peace within her that she doesn't have to worry about Gramps anymore, but I also know her heart is broken because she's lost the love of her life.  She's lost her best friend.  The one person who's been with her the longest in this world is no longer by her side.  I feel awful for that. 

Grandpas service was really a wonderful celebration of his life.   All the daughters wrote out their favorite memories of them and Gramps and it was such a nice added personal touch.  My cousin Casey read all the memories and it was so comforting to hear happy stories of the past on such a sad day.  I pulled myself together and was able to sing his soul to heaven.  I sang "Wind Beneath My Wings"  and know with my whole heart he heard me.  He was my biggest fan.  He loved to come listen to me sing.  That was one of the final things he enjoyed doing when I worked coming to listen to me sing.  You know he was miserable when he stopped coming to hear me sing.  I sang his final song to him on his 80th Birthday, the day we burried him.  December 1, 2010.  Rest In Peace Grandpa Trone.  I will forever love you in my heart.  I will never forget all the wisdom you taught me. 

I have had such a busy few weeks, and the next are looking even busier.  Tuesday afternoon Cole has a check up in Hannibal for his ear tubes with Dr. Imhof. Tuesday night is Scouts.  Wednesday Cole has KidZone, then his Christmas Program at the School.  Thursday afternoon Brody has a Dr's appointment to get a physical done before they will do his MRI on Dec 16th.  Friday night I have a party in Farmington.  Saturday I have a party in Burnside.  Sometime in this mess I need to get my end of the year bookwork done up.  I also need to set up my new Christmas Tree, do my laundry and clean my kitchen.  My whole house could stand a good scrubbing, but I will do what needs it the most first!

Dr. Marshalls office called last week and I finally have my appointment set up with the shrink.  It's set for Dec 17th.  I am excited that I got this appointment before the first of the year.  If things keep on this track I should be set for surgery around Feb.  or March.  That will be fantastic. 

I have Christmas Presents to wrap up.  I also need to go over what I've bought for everyone and make sure I have everyone marked off my lists.  Busy busy busy!  It's such a busy time of year.