March 18, 2015
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Even though there were only family (and 4 close family friends) at the viewing, there was still a long line of cars going to the cemetery. Our extended family is almost 50! It was extremely cold that morning, but when we got there shortly after 11 a.m. there was no wind and the sun was shining.
After our brief time there everyone drove to the church for lunch. Here is a picture of our table. I am on the far right, nest to me is our youngest son, then our daughter-in-law who is married to our middle son (next to her), then our youngest daughter.
The men wore string ties in honor of their dad. He hated ties!The room and tables were decorated with elephants. Some of you know that Tom collected elephants. It happened quite by accident several years ago. The kids never knew what to get him for presents. one day he was given an elephant. He said "Oh, I like elephants" and that was the beginning of it. Though we lived in Africa 6 years, we never saw any elephants there. One day we heard one in the bush as he was changing a flat tire on our truck. He said he never changed a tire so fast in his life!
The dessert table, but I couldn't eat much.
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African memories that are for you both a big part of your life ; You were in Centrafica ? Not sure.
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Michel
Yes, we were in Republique Centrafricaine. The capitol is Bangui. We lived upcountry in smaller towns. Some have been in the news lately due to the fighting there. We lived in Yaloke, Bata near Bozoum, Bossembele, and Bossangoa.
Thanks again for the update. The photos help me visualize what you are talking about.
Oh my, such a lovely lunch ~ the elephants and string ties are such a thoughtful touch ~
I LOVE the elephants! What a fun collection!
Seems God was smiling on everyone for the trip to the cemetery - I'm glad you didn't have to stand out in the wind! I have to agree that the table decoration were a wonderful remembrance of your husband.
Such beautiful memories for you. I'm glad I came by to see these photos. Thinking of you!!