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my visit home

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Funerals are hard, especially when they are for someone you love AND when you have to travel a few days on planes to even get to them. 

I am thankful that my Mamaw was a believer and that we could share so many great memories from the lives we shared with her.  But it was still a time of mourning and loss.  I was pretty disoriented for most of it I think.  It’s strange being in remote China one day, then being in Kentucky, and then being back in China all within an 11 day span of time.  You don’t know if you are coming or going.  I am grateful that I was able to make this trip home as last-minute as it was.  Last night I slept a good 8 hours or more and didn’t wake up at 4, 5, or even 6 a.m.  I think I am back on track with my sleep schedule and have enjoyed getting back into my family "routine".

The upside of funerals is getting to see your loved ones all gathered in one place.  For me this meant seeing family from Kentucky, Washington D.C., Florida and even Colorado.  Some of my relatives I hadn’t seen in three years or EVEN longer.  I wasn’t anticipating this reunion so in that sense it was quite nice (although I wished Christa and the girls could have been there obviously.)

Anyway, for my family’s benefit mostly, I am posting this album of pictures from the trip.  I come from "good stock" as you can see by these photos.  I’m sure I’ll have more to say about my trip, but for now I’m still getting my thoughts and emotions organizized.  You guys back in the States try to stay warm during those snow storms.

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7 responses to “my visit home”

  1. ellen b Avatar
    ellen b

    I enjoyed seeing the photos! Blessings on you as you transition back…

  2. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    These are great pictures Todd. You have a beautiful family. Blessings on you as you continue to reflect and process.

  3. vicki Avatar
    vicki

    I am part family, and I loved the pictures. I am glad you are home and settling in again. I have been praying for you. SO glad you were able to come, it was important.

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    Anonymous

    I am glad you got to be with your family they are all very nice looking. And to see how much your neices and nephew have grown. I still picture them as little children. We will continue to pray for you all. MER.

  5. David & Kathy Avatar
    David & Kathy

    Thanks for the photos. We are so glad you made the long trip. You did such a good job at the service and Mamaw would have been so proud of all 4 of her grand children and the great grandchildren that she has scattered all over the world. We love you and you made this time better for all of us.

  6. yeti Avatar
    yeti

    everyone: thanks for all the kind words, encouragement, support, and prayers. it has made all the difference. i am blessed to share life with each of you.

  7. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    I love you, and Christa, and the girls! I am so glad you were able to come, it really made us all feel whole. I hate that Mamaw is gone, but I LOVE knowing where she is. It was good to be with you after such a long time. I know the kids especially enjoyed being with you. We’ll see you ALL this summer. xoxo your sis
    ps HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA KATE

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