A Trip to Remember

The fam and I drove down to Atlanta last month for my uncle's memorial service. Chuck passed away after many years of illness and struggle. He was a man who loved his family and friends very much. The weekend was a celebration of his life more than a focus on his death. I liked that and I think he would have too.

 

 Xavier meeting Uncle Chuck for the first time -- 2008

I'll remember that weekend not only for the opportunity to celebrate Chuck's life, spend time with family and meet new people, but also for the interesting occurrences during our trip.


Such as:

Wes and I drinking milk and eating popcorn in the hotel lobby bar at 10pm.

Sneaking in Chuck's niece and family to our hotel pool so their 4 boys could burn off some energy before the memorial service.

Elliott throwing up everywhere in his car seat just as we pulled into the church for the service.

X constantly saying he wanted to go home. He just couldn't understand why we were not staying at Aunt Donna's house this trip.

LOSING MY IPHONE.....ahhhh!!!!!! (more on that later)

Our bad decision to drive home during the day that resulted in lots of crying and crabby kids...oh and then driving in a big old rain storm too.

No matter the "traveling challenges" we are so glad we went. It was amazing to see the support that my aunt and cousin have as they try to adjust to the new normal now.