On the road again
I made it 666 miles today. I ended the night in Biloxi Mississippi. In the morning I’ll head off to Slidell Louisiana to stop by and visit my cousin and drop off a few of my aunt’s things that she wants.
After leaving there I’ll head up I-55 towards St. Louis. Depending on what time I get away from my cousins I’ll hopefully make it to Tunica or Memphis. Then another overnight stay and the final 5–6 hour drive back to St. Louis.
Putting Aunt Iva to rest
I went by the cemetery as I was getting ready to leave Port Charlotte about 8:30 this morning to make sure they had everything they needed from me and to visit my aunt’s final resting place. They had ordered the year plate (2010) for her niche plaque. I asked if she was in the niche yet and they said that they were going to put her in there at 10 am today. They asked if I wanted to be there and I said I had to get on the road. I said that if I changed my mind I’d be back. I headed for the highway but thought about it for a few minutes. I knew I’d be upset with myself if I didn’t go back. I had about an hour to kill, so I stopped by Bob Evans and ordered her favorite: A bowl of sausage gravy and one biscuit. It was delicious!
I headed back to the cemetery and they were just getting ready to inter her ashes. I had no idea what to expect. Her ashes are in a nice golden colored metal box with her name and dates engraved on a little plaque.
As you can see, urns come in all shapes and sizes. There was a moment of silence and then the workers put the cover granite plate over the niches.
I’m so glad I was there for that. I think she would have appreciated the fact that I was there.
Bella’s flower garden
Click and drag or click and click and click. (After you click he link below.) Cute!
Thanks Bella
