FROM MISSIONARY TO A TEXAS FARMER'S WIFE!: Saying Goodbye Is Never Fun....

especially if you lose a loved one to death or saying goodbye to your children, who are moving across the country.

Early Friday morning on June 17, we found out that Glenn's sister, Ruthann's husband Jerry, of 52 years died suddenly. We headed to Texas that morning to be with her and her family. She asked Glenn to speak at Jerry's funeral. He felt it a great honor to speak, but was quite nervous at the same time. We arrived there just before 9 p.m. on Friday and headed straight to RuthAnn's house. Even though we told her we were coming, I don't think she was expecting us so soon and was very surprised to see us. It was a shock to everyone, especially to RuthAnn and her 8 children.

This picture was taken last year when we went to his oldest brother, Juniors, funeral. Jerry is on the right, the only man sitting. Theirs was a beautiful marriage. Everyone knew it!!! Jerry was so laid back, and the nicest guy you'll ever meet!

RuthAnn and Margie, the picture on the left is Jerry when he was younger. So much love this family has for each other.

At RuthAnn's house visiting with Glenn and another brother, Charles.

These three men had the privilege of dressing Jerry. LuAnne's husband, Jon with Steve and Glenn.

Glenn, RuthAnn and one of her daughters, Vicki. RuthAnn was like this the 4 days we were there.

Angie and Vicki at the viewing.

Vicki taking pictures, but I was focusing on the picture of Jerry and RuthAnn.

Angie, RuthAnn and Vicki.

RuthAnn, Margie and Sid. The Only son of 8 kids.

There is a story to tell here....This is Mylah and Cameron. Two of Jerry and RuthAnn's grandchildren. These two spent a lot of time at their home growing up, as their mom's worked. I learned that these two were always taking road trips with their Granny and Papaw. They had a close connection to them.

Glenn and his 4 brothers...Steve, Charles, Glenn, Larry and Ricky.

The Teftellers. Charles, Larry, Charles,Ricky, and Glenn. RuthAnn and Patricia. (Paula Kay had
surgery scheduled, so she went to have that done.)

The spouses: Ressa and Steve. BAck: Charles, Glenn, Ricky and Larry. Front row:
Barbara, RuthAnn, Shirl, Patricia and David, Renee.

Rachel and Charles finally left New York, and headed West to live in our home in Highland, Utah for a year, maybe longer!!!:):) They stopped for two days to visit us here in Independence. We sure enjoyed our visit with them!!!