I flew into SLC on Friday night. Maddy and her husband picked me up, and we went to Erika's for a lovely dinner Alice had prepared - she'd had her carpets cleaned, so we needed to eat somewhere else - they weren't dry yet!!
It was great to meet Maddy's husband Kyle!!
And to see everyone again!! Alice and Dale are just back, it was fun to meet Hannah's boyfriend James, and I haven't seen Erika and kids in awhile!!
The purpose of my trip was attending the funeral for Joy's mom, Tressa Jensen. Joy and I have been friends since we were children, and I have always loved her mom. Tressa was almost 99 years old and had lived a good life. It is always hard to say goodbye, but she was ready to go and reunite with many loved ones.
The funeral service was beautiful - talks and music that celebrated the life of a good woman. Joy and I were college roommates and two other roomies - Pat and Marlene - also joined us.
As Marlene said, "Looks like you are the frontline now Joy!"
Flew back Sunday a.m. - and now it's another week at school!!
Life does indeed go on!
