Today was my uncle's funeral. My uncle was a complicated man who often had fairly complicated relationships with family members. There was always a lot of drama involved in that side of the family, but we were all still family. I completely understood why the family had asked that Andrew lead the service. Andrew knew him, knew his "quirks", and is a religious man who isn't afraid of public speaking. My husband did a fabulous job. If my uncle could have chosen a service, he would have chosen exactly what was done today.
I delighted in seeing my cousins and various other family members today. The kids are all grown up with kids of their own now, and they have all married very well. I'm thrilled our family has grown the way it has, but since we see each other so incredibly rarely, it was also a little heartbreaking. Family is a blessing.
I'm absolutely exhausted. I'm drained. I'm saddened by my uncle's passing, and of course the memories can add to the emotions. I'm so grateful to have the weekend to recover before having to work again Monday!
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