Granny's Funeral

So - today wasn't going to be an easy day....I knew that! It was instantly made more difficult when my husband was seated in a different area because he was a pole bearer. Thankfully I had one of my closest and dearest friends with me - Becky. She sat in the next aisle ready to take Camden should he not sit still well enough. Thank goodness! Camden had to go potty early in service...and other than that....he just couldn't sit still! With Logan and Wade bickering and fighting over gamboys etc...I had had enough! Camden went out to the lobby with Becky and watched a movie - while I handled the other two.

Before we got to the church - I specifically told the kids that things would be "different" at this church than what they're used to and to ask questions AFTER the service.......yeah.....they really did do okay - but a couple times they just couldn't help themselves! lol

The priest lifted the communion and sang some monotype-ish song....that really didn't take long at all.....and sounded like what cartoons have monks singing....okay - so you have that in your head. I looked at Logan and Wade expecting.....expecting.....exactly what I saw! haha! Logan's face was contorted in a "what in the world" kind of face! Thankfully - he listened to my instructions to be quiet and I'd answer his "why in the world did he do that?" question.

So....we make it a few more minutes......

Then comes the incense ball? I am not Catholic....so if you are and you read this - please know that I am not being disrespectful....I just do not know the customs and have a hard time explaining what I "see". Okay - that being said -

The priest brought out the incense ball and started swinging it around the casket. Why? I really don't understand...but I will tell you that it was a very....VERY.....thick smell. I honestly started to gag.....and I could feel my lungs not wanting to allow this foul air into my lungs....BUT - before I could really respond to that - I look down at Wade who has his hand in the air and plugging his nose saying "that stinks Mom!".....okay....so - as I try to get him shushed lol Logan says "Why is he doing that Mom?!? That really smells bad!! *cough*cough*cough* I smell flowers *cough*cough*cough* or trees! *cough*cough*cough* So - here we are quite the group. I can't hardly breath, Wade's plugging his nose complaining of the smell, and Logan's hacking up a storm trying to guess what the scent is! LOL

All I can say - is that if Gran were there - she would've been laughing like crazy! I sure will miss her!!!!