Nana's wake

We celebrated Nana's life tonight... it went pretty well. Relatives that we weren't sure would show came and paid their respects. My brother had compiled a DVD with my Dad's old home movies starting in the early sixties and ending in the mid 80's (we think). It was entertaining to watch and nice to see and be reminded of so many relatives that had already passed. There were so many pictures there too. The minister from my church came and paid her respects to my remaining uncle and other relatives that were there.

The funeral home did a great job on Nana and making her look more like the Nana that we all knew and loved so well. In the words of my cousin's almost 3 year old daughter "Meme looks like Meme again".

Tomorrow will be an even longer day for all of us.. There will probably be some tears shed... and probably plenty of laughter too. But most importantly Nana will be totally in peace tomorrow and reunited with my grandfather, Dad, uncle, her brothers and sisters and parents.

Nana, you were so loved here and you will truly be missed. I really hope and pray that someday I get to be as lucky as you and get to live a life that was full like yours. I just don't want the Alzheimer's diagnosis. Love forever, your little Cherie.