Family Moments
Yes, the Kids (my sister Elsie’s kids and partners and their kids) were home last week. But it all happened so fast, that I was afraid I might forget they had even been here. (said tongue-in-cheek). They had come for their other grandpa’s funeral. No, not Dad’s. Their grandpa Peters in Rosthern, the town next north of us along this # 11 highway, had been sick with cancer a long time. Earlier this summer the doctor told them that he would likely only have another 4-8 weeks. Well, he got longer, but he was finally released to go Home to Heaven too.
Jasel, the younger, but taller at 6′ 4″ is a working architect in Penticton, B.C. I had not seen him since his sister’s wedding three years ago. He’s filled out a bit, but he’s still a very good-looking young man. His previous girlfriend is now history, but he had a new one to show off, and Riah is such a sweet person. They arrived on Wednesday evening to spend the night with us. We had a lovely visit, and on into the next morning, when Jasel and I made Kringle (knotted buns) like Mom used to do whenever she heard he was coming. All because he always loved them so much with her homemade raspberry jam.
I also had him take the air-conditioner out of the bedroom window, as that’s a bit hard for Dad. But before we knew it, they were leaving to join the rest of the Peters clan at his aunt Phyllis’ home.
Dad and I went to the viewing that night in Rosthern, and there saw Jalise. Byron was resting out in the car, and the kids were at Aunt Phyllis’ place. So we didn’t’ see them until the next afternoon after the funeral, which Dad and I also attended.
That morning I remembered that Jasel had hinted that the gift he liked best from me was a bucket of my granola. So I quickly made a big batch, and took it along. We would not be seeing Jasel and Riah again after the funeral, so I insisted on a group photo shoot outside the church.
Saturday, just for supper and a bit, Jalise and her kids, Calvin and Elise came over to our place. A bit of a whirlwind visit as the kids are very lively,but I remembered to snap some photos there too. You can see these on this photo story page; Family Moments