At times like this it's hard to say just the right thing. I feel so much joy for Casey, yet so much hurt for Lani. I can't even imagine.......My sister is amazing! She is one of the strongest individuals I know. She has it all together, and understands things well. How grateful we are for our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. She is a widow at 31yrs old. Not only that, but she has kinda been through this before. She lost her little boy in a farming accident a few years back. What a strength she has been, and is to me.
The funeral was really nice. The Spirit was felt so strong. Lani, and her kids Aubree 10, Max almost 8, and Sam, 6, did so good through it. Casey's brothers shared some great memories of Casey. Lots of laughs, and lots of tears. Brian spoke as well. He really had a hard time doing this. Brian and Casey were so close. They would talk everyday. Brian was one of the last few people who talked to Casey before his passing. Brian did a wonderful job with his tribute to Casey. Brian misses him a ton. Casey would always talk to Brian on Brian's long drives home from work. Casey was such a good friend to Brian. Aaron and Lamar, Casey's friends from Las Vegas, spoke as well. What a beautiful funeral it was.
The burial was in Canada, So from Vegas to Canada we all went. Once we were in Canada we had a viewing with friends and family who gathered to pay their respects. The next day we had the burial. Now that was hard! Lani and the kids did so good up until this point. Her sweet children just cried and cried. Once the casket was closed the kids realized what was really happening. All the times before, at the funeral, and at the viewing, the children could touch and see their dad. The grave side was very hard on the family!
It was really neat because Casey always wanted a bag pipe to be played at his funeral. So there it was, on that cold, and very crisp afternoon. We listened to the bagpipe being played, as the casket was being carried to the grave site. It was beautiful! Tears just streamed down my cheeks.
I am so grateful for my sister, and for her strength. She is such a wonderful example to me. She has been through what I would say to be, some of the worst things. Yet, she still remains so strong. She has such a positive out look on life. She plans to stay in Las Vegas for now. She plans to continue selling real estate. I don't know how she does it...... She just does!
Here are a few pictures I took while we were visiting with our family. The pictures will never portray the wonderful spirit that was present.
Our good friends Shannon and Tracie came to Las Vegas to help out. They were a wonderful support, and help to our family. They will never know how much it meant to all of us that they were so willing to come and be with the family . Thanks "Gibb Girls"!
This was a memory table that we put together for everyone to see.
This was a precious sight. It was so cute! Lani's kids kept going up to Casey.They would talk to him, touch him, or just look at him. They liked the fact that they could still see him. Part of Casey was still with them.
This was a hard moment for us. Lani, her kids, Casey's parents and family gathered around.
What an honor!
Listening to the song "Together Forever Someday".
She is my strength, my hero, and my friend. Burring our baby was hard, but watching my sister bury her spouse was even harder.I love you Lani, and kids. We are here for you. We think of you often, and pray for you always!
McKenzie turned 9 on December 14Th. She has been anticipating her Birthday party since about September. She had a few friends over for a "late over". Here are a few pictures of the fun we had at her party.
Opening presents is always a fun time. She got tons of fun gifts. Thanks Girls! Taylor and Jackson gave her a necklace that she had been wanting. They were so excited to give it to her. 
She also got the movie "Kit". After opening presents we played some games and then watched the movie Kit. Dad had set up his projector for the girls. It was kinda like a Movie Theater.
