HOLY HANNAH!

That is all I have to say about the past week or so. As I look back, I am amazed that I am not really crazy, although some of you may disagree. After getting the flu and finally feeling decent (tiredness lingers with a cough), I get the call on Feb. 27th that my grandma Bartholomew passed away. She died early Tuesday morning, she had also gotten the flu (not for me) and her body was not strong enough to fight it. She was 90 and had lived a good life. I think she really missed her husband and finally has been reunited with him. Happy Day! Tuesday morning, my sister and brother, Sherrie, Brian, and I went to her house. My grandma had been living with my Aunt Ann for the past many years. We all had wonderful time remembering her. This was the beginning of the craziness. (side note, Wed i had a presentation in my class). My family gathered together, it was like a big family reunion. Even my parents were able to come from the mission in Australia to spend a few days, which really made my heart soar. We had huge celebration of her life. She was amazing, there were many stories told about her. By the way, the day of the funeral, the weather was awesome, 50 degrees and sunny. Major blessing. A perfect day!

I have two stories; 1. My grandmas was the type to always give advice, that was her thing. When I was a teenager and angry about something, who knows what, she told me that I am the only one that can make myself angry. It made me angry. I now realize what she meant. 2. My other sweet experience with my grandma is once when my sister, sherrie and I were able to attend the temple with her on a visit to Utah once. She was so excited to be going with us that she told everyone that we can into contact that day, that her two granddaughters brought her to the temple today. I mean everyone. I am grateful that she is no longer suffering and has been reunited with Grandpa Bartholomew (Victor).

My cousin Lin and I at the cemetary.

Brian, Kira, & Heather

Evan inspecting the casket and hole.

Mom and Dad

I am not done yet. Things were emotional, then I had to say goodbye to my parents again, that was hard. I should almost mention that one of my best friends was having serious brain surgery at the same time in Raleigh, NC. Wondering why I haven't been sleeping. If you are interested, her blog is Erika Henderson. It annoys me greatly that I am not there to be able to help her and her family. Hopefully she will be released today from the hospital.
Don't forget I have school and homework and I finally started getting back into the swing of things by going to the gym and stuff. Yesterday, I decided to get sick again. This time no chills and aches, just puking in the middle of the night. Because I have already missed class for other reasons, I can't anymore and still have to do some homework. HOLY HANNAH! Too much to express.


Grandkids holding Kola Bears from mom and dad

Sidenote: I am ready for March, basketball brings me great joy and happiness. I officially didn't like February this year.