My mother-in-law died on December 13, 2016. I found out as I was driving a bunch of teenagers from seminary to the high school. I held back the tears as they chit-chatted. Then, when they had all left the car and it was just me and William, the tears flowed. I will miss her dearly. She was a model mother-in-law and was always so kind and loving to me.
I received a hand-written note on December 13 that she had mailed a few days earlier. The contents of the note for now will remain private, but suffice it to say that I will always treasure the note and her love for me.
Since bereavement fairs on all airlines are no favor to those experiencing bereavement, we decided to drive. We were already purchasing 4 tickets so that our married children could attend the funeral and we also needed to get our college son back to Virginia. It was a 24 hour drive each way (with stops).
I was very grateful for the support of the Serenada Ward in Georgetown Texas for their help and hospitality. Several of the members hosted families including us. It was comfortable and a welcome respite from the emotional loss we were experiencing.
We arrived on Sunday afternoon and the ward members had helped out with lasagna and then we went over to the viewing. I enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives.
I'm grateful for my belief that life continues after death. I believe that I will see her again. I believe that she is busy in her work with others who have passed on from this life.
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