R.I.P Elli

It was about 1 month since the last time we were in Finland. That time it was for a christmas celebration. 2 months ago the reason was the same as now, a funeral. Today we buried mummi. She lived alone for about 2 months before her longing for her life companion became to great and she followed him. I hope she found what she was looking for, I hope she found happiness.

Mummi left her loving family, who will remember her always. I am personally really glad Milton and Denver got to meet her. They probably wont remember her but hopefully they will remember small fragments with the help of the photos, on their blogs.

This day, this sad day was long but it gave all of us closure. The ceremony was really nice and the weather, cold as it was, was really nice. It snowed which turned the entire world white. It was beautiful. I carried my second casket in my life. It feels like an honor every time. I am one out of six who got to lay mummi and ukki to their last resting place.

After the ceremony we all went for a memorial trip. We ate, the priest talked and the children played. Like always, children lightens up the atmosphere.

Rest In Peace Elli.

Milton and Wilda at the store on the ferry to Finland.

Denver with L.E.G.O

Milton playing all by himself on the boat over to Finland.

Denver laughing at the breakfast table on the ride over to Finland.