Dad's Farewell

We said farewell to Dad last Wednesday and celebrated his life.
We shared some wonderful stories, looked at some photographs and spent time with lots of cousins, aunties and uncle plus three of my siblings.

I believe that Dad (and Mum) would have been pleased with how everything turned out.

Uncle Bob looks just like Dad. Only shorter ♥

Lee-Anne & Uncle Bob

Lee-Anne & Allie

Melody & Lee-Anne

Allan, Vicki, Mark Jr, Allie & myself

I miss you Dad but I am glad you and Mum are together again ♥♥

♫♪♫ I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane ♪♫♪

Things have been a bit hectic here over the past week or so. Well, ever since Dad passed away really.  To be honest I just want someone to tell me this was all a mistake and that I don't need to go.
Brodie and I head off to Adelaide tomorrow for Dad's funeral. Mark  & Angus are staying home.

This will be a real bittersweet trip. It will be nice to catch up with some family members that I haven't seen in years but it's for such a sad reason. But we are there to celebrate Dad's life.

Hopefully I will get some lovely photos of everyone while Brodie and I are there.

Funeral Stuff - Feeling Blessed

Brodie and I have finalised our travel arrangements for our trip over to Adelaide for Dads funeral next week. We have been helped with accommodation, which is a big relief. My sister, Vicki, was unable to let us stay with her. She gave her only spare bed to our other sister who lived an hour or so drive away from her. A missionary couple in our ward are from Adelaide. They have asked on of their daughters to help us out. We will be able to stay with her for the three nights we will be in town.

Last night, was the first time in a week, I was finally able to sleep through the night without waking up and worrying about whether we would be able to find somewhere to stay or not.

We have been able to get great prices for our plane and train tickets. Prices that have enabled us to remain within our budget. Total cost for our fares was around $145 each. I know it wouldn't cost that much to drive over but at least now we don't have to worry about traffic and we can sit back and relax. Although it will be first time Brodie has been on a plane.. I don't know how much relaxing he will do.

A friend of ours from Church will be taking us to the airport on Tuesday. My sister should be picking us up but I am not 100% sure yet although when I spoke with her she wasn't feeling very confident about collecting us. She doesn't even want to park the car because she hates the idea of paying any parking fees. She said that we would need to meet her outside so that she can just drive through the pick up area. In some ways I can understand that but WOW, we are family after all and it has been years since we have seen each other. If the shoe was on the other foot I wouldn't hesitate to do this for her. I am guessing our priorities are very different from one another.

The lovely young family we are going to stay with will be taking us to the train station early Friday morning so that we can catch the train back. I was also told by their Mum, the missionary sister, that the son in law can pick us up from the airport. It would probably be best of he did. Less stress all around is the best thing, right?

All we need to do is sort out our meds, clothes and whatever else we need to take over there. Keeping in mind that we should travel light.

The main hurdles have been sorted which is great. Now to just get there and celebrate Dads life.