This afternoon was kind of emotionally hard for me. I cried a little. It was mainly hard because I had wanted to physically "be there" for my mom at the funeral, but with travel logistics of me coming such a distance, my dad voiced a strong preference that I not travel down. And I knew that by respecting his leadership in that, I was honoring my mom as well, and doing what was best ultimately. (even if it was hard) And a talk with my mom just now confirmed that.

We had such a good talk, and I was able to encourage her. And it's obvious that the Lord has really been encouraging her as well, even in the midst of this difficult time, and that she has been feeling much hope in her heart. I am so grateful for that. It is truly an answer to my prayers, and a relief to me. I'm so glad. Please, please do pray for my family tomorrow morning. Visitation is at 11:30 and the funeral is at 12:30.

And I thank the Lord for truly how wonderfully He has sustained each of us thus far.