A Sad But Good Trip

Earlier this week we received bad news we knew was coming.

My great aunt Rosa Lynne had passed away after her battle with cancer. Mom called on Sunday to let us know the funeral would be on Wednesday, April 30th in Wilmot.

Normally I wouldn't make everyone go to a funeral, but Tracy knew that other relatives that hadn't seen Xander yet would be making the journey also, so she suggested we take the day off and all head home.

We took off around 4 on the 29th and got to Sisseton at a decent time. Grandpa Oey was the only one home then, and as soon as he got off the phone grabbed Xander to hold him for a while.

When Grandma Oey got home, she also had to take Xander since it had been about 2 months since they had seen him last.

Rachel and Carter were going to be home later because they were riding from Rapid City with Connie and Dennis.

The next morning we awoke to the sounds of Carter blazing a trail through the upstairs. He was excited to see both Xander and Haley, whom he immediately started to play with.

After a leisurely morning, we got ready and headed down to Wilmot. When we got to Great Grandpa and Grandma Remund's house Connie was more than ready to have her turn for the first time with Xander.

Dennis and Dan also got their turns in with Xander, who was in his glory. He loves it when anyone holds him. Later, after a mishap with a bull, Arne also saw Xander for the first time. After a great dinner it was time to head to the funeral.

Rosa Lynne touched a lot of people and you could tell because the Wilmot church was filled to the max. Every seat was taken, including the choir loft and the balcony.

The other relatives were excited to see Xander despite the occasion and Xander was perfect during the service, never once crying.

After a nice lunch it was time to head back to Marshall to finish the week. It wasn't a fun reason to head home, but at least it was a good time.