Jeanie's funeral is over, she's been buried on her son's land in Upper Michigan.
Her sons drove her body in the back of their truck from her home where she passed away. In the old way, they dug her grave with their own hands. Then buried her. What a memorial to the woman who gave birth to them.
These days, the family rarely touches their loved ones after death. Strangers come in and do it all for them. While I'm sure the people who prepare our loved ones do a fantastic, wonderful job... I can't think that they would do it with so much love and caring as a son would do.
Kudo's, boys, I admire you for looking after her right to the very last moment. God bless you all, and Rest well, Jeanie.
Posted by juel at June 7, 2005 12:40 PM