Grandpa's funeral

So I grew up with everyone (movies, friends, personal expectations) thinking that funerals were sad affairs.  My Grandpa Ellis' was not.  How can you be sad when someone so exceptional has led such a great life?  How can you be sad when everything he stood for teaches that there is life after death? How can you be sad when you walk into the chapel and the whole congregation if filled with dear family and friends that smile when they see you?  Don't get me wrong.  I mourned him.  I cried and Jer held me... but then I was okay.  All of his kids were there.  His foster kids were there. His sponsored families were there.  His brothers and sisters, the brothers and sisters of his first wife were all there.  The kids of his second wife were mostly there.  And his grandkids were there... Even a lot of his great nieces and nephews... his love was always felt by everyone.  I accompanied two special musical numbers... "I know that my Redeemer Lives" and "When all is Said and Done".  I practiced as much as my limited time notice and my two toddlers would let me... and I felt unprepared.  But I prayed that I would do well for Grandpa and that I could contribute in that way.  I didn't make any mistakes. I played them better than I could expect.  And my Aunt Beth came to me and said that she could literally hear my testimony in the music.  What an answer to prayers.  I love you Grandpa!  I'm glad you're with Grandma again!  And I'm glad that we were able to share your life with you!  I couldn't imagine it without you!

Glen J Ellis-Elaine-Charolotte family.

Lee, Reid, Darlene, Beth, Moana, Charolotte, Rob, Diane, Mark, ? and Chris

Diane and Marty Ladwig family (only missing Steve... Renee's hubby)

Mark and Carol Ellis family (missing Joel... Liz's hubby. Mir and Matt's family (3 kids), and Sarah, her hubby and new baby girl)

Darlene and Sonny Brown family (no one missing!)

 Beth and Son Le Family (missing Tim, Tiff's hubby)

Moana and Roger's family (missing McKay... in Afghanistan, Janelle, and Seth)

Le and Trista Ellis

Le with daughters Paige and Britteny (missing Heather)

(missing Le's son Zach)

Don't have a picture of Reid and Tanika's family... Tanika was there... just never around the camera! Their kids are Mercedes and Riley.