We just returned from a trip to the East Coast for Grandma Nina'a funeral. This was a once in a lifetime chance to get to meet the rest of the Bremer family and so we thought it necessary to go. Honestly, I was not thrilled with the idea of travelling that far with a 10 month old. Justin was pretty set on going and I really wanted to go, but just didn't want to deal with changing three time zones and flying for an entire day! Mitchell did great and I even did great! The Bremer's are all absolutely incredible people and I really hope to keep up with them now. We were also able to see an Uncle and family from the other side of the family as well as some family friends.
I really have to say that I am upset that we didn't keep up with the Bremer's until now. I don't understand the family dynamic and probably never will, but it is sad that so much time has lapsed and relationships have been amiss. So now it is my goal to bring us back together. I'm sorry that Nina had to pass away in order for this to happen. I am really glad, now, that Justin was able to visit back in March and to have a peace about his grandmother. I had only met her once and she has left a mark on me. She had this energy that you really don't see anymore. Even in her 80's, she was running circles around both Justin and I. I missed the ceremony at the church due to Mitchell needing a nap and I am sad that I missed it. Mainly to hear all of the wonderful stories of Nina and the family. Justin shared that he always remembered having lobster when visiting Nina. And until he was about 8, he thought that she was getting the lobster from the pool behind the house! How great to just go outside and pull your dinner out of the pool!
I hope Nina knew how much she was loved and how much she will be missed! One grand daughter made a video documentary in memory of Nina and I hope to get a copy. It really captured her beauty! Enough said!
