Doug’s lovely mother passed last August, but due to COVID, there were no opportunities to celebrate her life. She chose to be cremated and to be placed in the cemetery next to her late husband (Doug’s dad), Robert.
Before the service, Doug showed Tot and me his past wife who died when Austin was only 4 years old. She was so young, and I love how God has redeemed Doug’s life giving him a new wife, life, and girl. (He also showed me the baby that died before Austin).
Now it is time, August 14th; Doug would rise up and take the lead to celebrate his Mom, Darlene, at the grave site.
He spoke about how now she has been “promoted” to a better place; with Jesus in heaven.
You could hear a pin drop. Everyone listened intently.
Then it was time to bless her.
And then she was placed next to her late husband.
Here we all are. Doug’s handsome brothers. (But I’m partial to my honey…my HHH)
Doug’s mom would be so proud. It was lovely and honoring of Darlene.
Then, they all got together at BJ’s to eat and enjoy family. Here is Terri (Craig’s wife) and Tot.
With Austin and Baby William (Terri’s grand baby…Bethany’s boy)
And then with David’s girl, Kiara.
Tatum had a great time with her cousins, and I know my honey enjoyed celebrating his mom’s life with his brothers. She is partying up in heaven in NO pain and with a whole new body! HOORAY!
Darlene, you were such a terrific mom to these boys, and we love you so.
