Looking up

I am sure this will not be a week the Beck's/Norths will soon forget. It has been an emotional roller coaster to say the least, but somehow we have managed to get through it all. Between the passing of my sweet Grandpa Richard, my precious niece Kinley being in the hospital with RSV and my brother Colby heading into the MTC today, I am ready for a LARGE box of wine and a funnel. Somehow I am not sure that will help either.
But even after all the rough things that have transpired this week, I am forced to once again take note of all the wonderful things I do have. Watching my family this last week, I am amazed at the strength some people carry. My grandma Colene is a perfect example of this. What an amazing woman. And my step mom Teri, I can't even begin to imagine all that she must be carrying in her heart. I hope she knows how much we all love her. And my uncle Tad has been a rock for all of us even if he doesn't know it.
I know I have said before how lucky my brother and I have been with the wonderful way we are connected with our step parents, but whats more amazing is the way in which we fit in with those families. I know I wasn't Richards biological granddaughter, but he never treated me like I wasn't. and more important I have great memories of him with Riley that will always make me smile.
It was hard to say goodbye to Colby today, but I am so glad he was here with us for the Funeral. We are going to miss him so much. But we know he is going to do something that is important to him, and we offer our love and encouragement on this new adventure.
As for me I am going to try to leave the tears behind and have a fun time in Vegas with my mom on a much needed vacation....hopefully for all of us things will start looking up.