GOD BLESS!

Well....we made it home from East Texas this morning around 1:00 a.m.
I woke up at 4:30 to start getting ready for work and Chad was so nice to drive me to El Paso so I could get more sleep on the way.
I truly have a wonderful husband!
We actually had a good trip back to honor the life of George Whatley. His family truly carried out his wishes and it was amazing.
The funeral took place at their home and concluded at a small cemetery. I have never felt so at home, at peace, and thankful to be a part of such an occasion. Their home in Atlanta is beautiful...made from the hands of George himself! A log cabin on 62 acres with 4 ponds. I miss East Texas so much!
Visitation took place Wednesday morning with lunch and funeral following at 2. We left from their home and went to a small cemetery where we parked in a field and rode a bus up a long steep drive to George's final resting place.
Game warden trucks lined the road and they stood at attention while the 'color guard' led in with flags followed by the family on horse & buggy. It was so amazing to see the dedication, respect and honor from everyone who knew George. You could feel the love, you could feel the new life, you could feel the Lord.
The most emotional part of all was when they made the 'last call'..."1306" and George never responded. "1306"...no response...over and over again. Then the dispatcher announced that "1306 made his last call on October 10, 2008". WOW...there was not a dry eye around.
I just can not imagine being in Kelly's shoes. I know she must be so confused, feel so lost, have such a hole in her heart....but I also know that the Lord will provide for her, he will give her peace...give her hope...he will give her a new outlook on life. They are so strong in the Lord, but I know through this horrible tragedy....God will make them stronger.
I completely feel Seth & Sam's pain. I know their hurt, their anger, their fear. They will forever miss their dad. But I also know how they were raised...and they will be okay. They are strong boys with a great heart and God will get them through this. It will not become easier....or better...it will just become part of their life. Your dad is not supposed to pass when your so young and when no illness is present....you always have somewhat of a denial in your heart...an unbelief that this has really happened to you and your family. (at least that's how I feel with the death of my dad)
I ask for your continued prayers and support for these wonderful people.
God will get them through it. It won't be easy...but with the love and support of friends and family and their faith in God...peace will come!