Feb. 9th - Saturday

Denise asked me to share with everyone some details as Barabara and her make arrangements.
The funeral will be at the Colusa Fairgrounds at 1:00pm on Tuesday, Feb. 12th. At this time there will be the service at 1:00pm, then a graveside service, then a potluck after the graveside at the fairgrounds.

Directions: Take HWY 20 exit off of I-5. Go east about 6-7 miles to Colusa. Just as you come into Colusa, the fairgrounds will be on your right, south side of the road. The funeral will be behind the main office building; Attwood Building.

In lieu of flowers, Joe and family have asked that donations be sent to:
The Sharing Place
5105 F. Street
Sacramento, California 95819

It is a small apartment complex adjacent to the hospital where family members are allowed to stay when loved ones are in the hospital for extended care. Denise and Joe lived at the place for about 3+ weeks.

Some of Mildred's family have driven from Texas to be with Joe and family. Connie and Troy just arrived after driving 23 hours straight. Aunt Bernice (sister), Aunt Geneva (sister), and Uncle Larry(brother-in-law) arrived safely. Jarrod (nephew son) arrived safely from Colorado. Bunch more also coming from Texas.

Again, thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers and meals and care and love and everything this past month. We want to thank the workers; Kara, Karen, Jeff, Mike, Shirley, and Tiffany who have been by our side day after day. Mildred loved the workers and was very comforted knowing they were nearby not only during this trying time, but always; providing strength and comfort and hope.

One last thought. Jeff shared with us near the end that we are really "only one breath away from eternity." As we watched Grammy stuggled for each breath, it really is true; some think in weeks, some think in years, some think in months, but really; we are just one breath away from eternity.

Mike