Just Stroll-ing Along . . .

The funeral today was rather bittersweet, I think. It was hard for the girls, especially during the actual service - but they were relieved to know that she wasn't suffering anymore. It affected me to see how family rallies together, especially in times like these. It wasn't very awkward with Shawn - she mostly ignored me, but it was really good spending the time with Dawn and Kelly, even just sitting with them.
Last night after the visitation (the funeral was at Witzler-Shank in Walbridge) we all went out to Applebee's, and then today after the service, we went to K&C's for a big cook-out. I didn't know how many people would be there, so it was hard to plan the amount of food, but we ended up having enough. It was nice that people came just to be with the girls, even if they themselves weren't close with Betty.
Anyway ... I just feel bad. They weren't close with their mother, but it's still. I totally was thinking about my mother and how I think I will probably curl up and want to die when she dies. I told Mar that and of course she said, "Well then you better start treating me better while I'm still alive." Oh that Mar. God love 'er.
Tonight we're over here at Mar & Dad's, visiting with them and Gran. Tomorrow is our first Foster Parent class! Exciting, but nerve-wracking as well. After that we were supposed to go to Kerri & Shawn's for a birthday party, but we're going to Francie & Mike's to watch Ohio State v. Texas instead. Yay for baby Connor!!