Holly's Blarney

Back to just me

My parents left yesterday. They were here for 10 days! It was great showing them my new world and introducing them to all my new friends! They left loving Ireland and all those they encountered. We toured Dublin on the double-decker tour bus. We went to Belfast for a day and did the tour bus thing up there as well. While on the Shankhill Rd we were pelted with water-balloons which was ironic and a little scary! (click the link to understand why) And then for three days we drove down to County Kerry. It is gorgeous down there! We visited the Rock of Cashel on the way down. We stayed in the great little village of Killarney. We spent a whole day driving around the Dingle Peninsula. That was hilarious…and by hilarious I mean them screaming as I drove on the roads that barely fit my car let alone the one that was coming from the other direction.

Parents are a gift! Being friends with your parents is an even bigger treat! It was fun to watch Dad get up earlier and head into town for three mornings. He was determined to take the train by himself and sit at Starbucks across from Trinity College. My mom took time each night to help me organize my closets, hang mirrors, and buy fans. I wish the distance wasn’t so far, but webcams are the best invention ever!

They went to jail on their 38th Wedding Anniversary!

Gorgeous Scenry on the Peninsula!

I will get some more our photos upload soon!

Home at Last

Grandma made it home this morning at 7:15am.  We are all relieved and excited for her.  Her past few days on earth have been horrible.  Every time I rolled over last night I asked the Lord to take her home.  The celebration of her life begins on Thursday.  Please continue to pray for my family through this time.  We all process things differently.  May we all be comfort to one another.

The viewing will be Thursday, March 8th, 2007, 1 - 9 pm at the Lynch & Sons Funeral Home in Walled Lake (340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, MI 48390, Phone: ).

The service will be held Friday, March 9th, 2007, 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Walled Lake (309 East Market Street, Walled Lake, MI 48390, Phone:...kitty corner to the funeral home). 

Michigan Gma

It is Saturday morning and I am sitting on my couch armed with cozy slippers and a good latte.  My eyes are heavy from crying though.  My Michigan Grandma, my mom's mom, is not well.  She is in her last stage of life and is taking her last breathes.  She has severe Dementia and Parkinson's.  She is no longer able to swallow and is down to 84 lbs.  I am going to fly home for the funeral.  The question is when? She might hold on for another week or one more day.  American Airlines has good deals even two days in advance so I am waiting.  Waiting to hear.  Waiting to hear is all I can do right now.

My poor brother on the other hand has no idea what to do.  He won a trip from his company and is schedule to fly off next Saturday the 11th.  The ironic thing is that last time he won and took a trip like this our grandpa died (dad's dad).  What to do? 

Please pray for my family and by family I mean my 5 uncles, one aunt, and my mom.  Pray for all 21 of my cousins.  Pray for wisdom and discernment for my brother and I in travel arrangements.

Here is my Gma and Mom in July 06:

UPDATE (9:18PM)

My Aunt has summoned the family.  The end is near.  She believes my grandma will pass in the next 24 hrs.  I am flying to the States on Monday morning.  I will be in the States for 2 weeks (5th- 21st).