We've arrived...

Just a quick update to let everyone know that we made it to New York safe and sound. I picked Jane up at 4:00 yesterday morning and after stopping to fill up the gas tank, we were on our way. We got here around 3:00 yesterday afternoon. I only slept for about an hour Sunday night so, needless to say, I was EXHAUSTED by the time we got here. Jane drove for about an hour while I tried to take a quick nap, but Ethan wasn't having any of it!! I think I probably only got to sleep for maybe 15-20 minutes. There was lots of family in and out all night, but that didn't stop Ethan and I from climbing up into the love seat and going to sleep!! I think we fell asleep around 7 p.m. and SLEPT ALL NIGHT LONG!! And just in case your wondering, yes, someone did grab the camera!!!

It has been snowing non-stop since about 5 o'clock last night. There is probably a good 6 six inches of freshly fallen snow this morning (and it's still coming down), that's not counting the foot of snow that was already on the ground when we got here. Jane and I bundled Ethan up after we got here yesterday and took him out for just a few minutes. He wasn't too impressed, but did tolerate it long enough for mommy to get some pictures of him in the snow for the first time.

Please continue to pray for the family. Everyone is holding up fairly well, but there are times when they break down. Just a few minutes ago, while I was sitting here typing this blog entry; Jane was in the bathroom blow drying her hair. I could hear her sobbing. I went in a wrapped my arm around her and just let her cry. I can't imagine losing my mom!! The pain must be close to unbearable to lose the person that gave you life, that nurtured you, and loved you for all those years!! My mom is my best friend. She has been there for me through thick and thin; and I don't even want to think about having to say good-bye forever.

The service will be tomorrow night. The viewing will be from 6 p.m.-8p.m.; and afterwards will be the "funeral service". It was Grandma Montanye's wish to be cremated, and that wish will be fulfilled. There will be a luncheon on Thursday morning in her memory and after the sprinkling of her ashes, all services will be concluded. I think sometime Friday, we will be heading over to her house to help get things cleaned out. I ask that you pray for them that day. I'm sure that day will be very overwhelming for them.

Well, I'm going to go. My child is into everything around here, and has disappeared. He has lots of willing and capable baby-sitters, but I don't want to leave him for too long. I will let everyone know when we are home!! And Thank You in adance for all of your prayers!!