Yesterday was the "home going" service for Lori's dad. It was WONDERFUL!! There were so many friends and family there from far and near - Baltimore, Rochester, NYC, Georgia, Great Britain, Jamaica!
It was held at Unity Church of Jesus Christ here in State College - the church where Lori and Anthony met.
I led a few familiar old hymns.
Hunter read a verse from Isaiah. I wish I had taken a video.
There was a wonderful message by Unity's pastor, then tributes from many family members and friends were read.
Then there was a medley of favorite Jamaican hymns. Here's one of them.
As they sang, the casket was rolled out of the sanctuary, followed by family. Dick took this video. I love it so much!
Then came the miserable part - going to the cemetery. It was cold, raining hard, and windy! And so many people came for that! You can see the long line of cars, and this is not nearly all of them!
Not everyone could fit under the tent.
I was so thankful to go back to the church in the warm fellowship hall. There was the most scrumptious BBQ meal, thanks to Anthony and Lori, I'm sure. Brisket, chicken, mac and cheese, baked beans, even mashed potatoes, corn bread. Then a table of desserts. Also tables of appetizers and drinks. I wish I had taken more pictures, but I pretty much sat with Austin and Hunter to keep them company so Lori and Anthony could be free to mingle with the guests.
Today was just downright COLD!! And windy. And lots of snow flurries. It feels like I just can't warm up. So much for the joy of later daylight today, haha! But I think we'll be having some beautiful weather this week. So eager for that!
Destiny and her mom and Elizer are on their way home today from Indianapolis. I hate that it's so windy.
Can't wait to kiss that face!
2 comments:
Hi Jean. Looks like a wonderful service for Lori's dad. He was a well-love man for sure. I hope your weather warms up. March is such a fickle month with weather. Have a good week! See you again soon.
I love that Hunter read a verse. It looks like a wonderful service for a much loved man. I love them singing the Jamaican hymns, especially as the casket was rolled out. That was very touching.
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