Remembering Rita

It was two years ago today that Dan's sweet Grandmother passed away.  His Grandpa tries to fill the void in his life but is so lonely and sad.  He told us today that for the first year he just prayed that he could die and be with her again.  We all gather around her head stone sharing memories, tears and flowers.

Rita was such an elect lady and an example to everyone who knew her.  I think she would have been so tickled that owls have become so popular lately.  She loved to collect them and each time a see an owl craft or figurine I remember her and how wise she was!

It is so hard to corral the kids when they just want to run on the lawn and climb on the other headstones {not my kids, other peoples children}!  Seth was trying really hard to stay on the path and helped Luke find a lady bug to keep them busy.

It surprised me to think about how many deaths we've been through as a couple, in the past fourteen years:  Dan's Uncle Bruce, Our baby Dayna, my Aunt Susan, Dan's Great Grandma Hannah, Dan's Grandma Tooman, my Grandpa McDermaid, Dan's Grandma Rita, and my Dad.