Mixed emotions today

Today is our 16th anniversary!! Yeah!! My husband is awesome and has helped me through many difficult times in our marriage.

My brother died of cancer 15 years ago tomorrow. We spent our first anniversary at the hospital with him hours before he died.

My grandfather passed away during the night last night. I don't think we are going to take the kids to the funeral. Haylee and Hannah have never met him. He has been in a nursing home since they came. I am not sure what emotions this would bring in the equation. Elliott may change my mind, but for know I think that is the best thing for everyone.

Also, if the girls go, it will be all about them and how cute they are. This always causes problems.

The girls have dance all day tomorrow to prepare for their recital next weekend and the boys are competing in a swim meet in Auburn.

Two sweet friends are going to help us out. One family is going to get my boys to the swim meet. Another friend is going to pick the girls up at dance and stay at the house Saturday night and Sunday so the kids can stay home. The friend staying the night has done foster care for 25 years. She knows what can go on around here and she is also aware of my recent concerns. I don't think much will get past her. I am so blessed to have such sweet friends.

So, for our anniversary, we get a night without kids but it is to go the my grandfather's funeral. The funeral is four hours north of here. We will get to see what is left of the tornado destruction because Cullman was hit pretty hared.

It is a bitter sweet time, but we will find joy in our situation. What will I do with a car ride with my husband by ourselves for three hours?

I hope the girls will do okay while we are gone. We probably won't be home until late Sunday night.