Thanksgiving weekend took on a different form for our family this year. Saturday evening we laid to rest the ashes of our most dearly loved son & grandson. We had ordered a gravestone to honour Barry & Zach & it was ready & was put up during the week. We had a short service with our family & pastor present. Then we all released a balloon to represent Barry & Zach's spirits floating up to Heaven.
It was very important to us that our names be on the marker too so that everyone would know that Barry & Zach belonged to our family. Barry's wife, Sigrid, is planning to scatter some of the ashes in places that Barry & Zach loved to spend time. It was another difficult event for our family & we pray that it brought us closer together. Barry & Zach were very much missed at our family gathering. In the midst of the sadness, we found many things to be thankful for - for a life spared - Albert, for each one of our family members, for the good times spent with Barry & Zach. Thank-you to each one of you who have prayed for our family. Your prayers are felt & much appreciated.
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