"Funeral and One Liners," Trisha Reynolds

I'm sitting here crying missing her so much right now. She was such a strenght and a light. She literally lit up the room. As I was reading I remembered a few more things.

She planned her whole funeral. I dont know if you remember that or not. She didn't want any songs sung that were sung at Grandpa's or Lorraines (her oldest sister that died VERY young) funerals. She did NOT want anyone crying. For her eulogy she asked her siblings and friends to write down funny stories about her. I can honestly say that I haven't laughed so hard at a funeral before as I did at your moms. The one part that really got to me was when her friends sang. I can't remember which song it was...I'll ask my mom if she still has the program or if she remembers. I know one song that was sung was "Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant."

I think one of the main reasons that I didn't start to write anything about your mom is because I loved her so very much. She was a HUGE part of my life and a huge part of who I am. Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred have told me on different occasions that my mannerisms and certain things I do remind them of your wonderful mother. That is such a HUGE compliment. There aren't words to express how grateful I am for the time we did have with your mom.

I want you to know that your Mom was a valiant, faithful strong LDS woman. She knew the gospel, had an amazing testimony and LOVED her Father in heaven. I've never met anyone so at ease with knowing they only had a short time left to live. Your Dad bought her a beautiful clock for an early anniversary present. She told your Dad that she would be spending Thanksgiving with Grandpa. She just knew...she didn't hesitate, she knew. Don't ever doubt it.

Okay...I need to stop crying, so I'm going to give you A FEW OF HER ONE LINERS....

Did I stutter?

Do you want to live to see your next birthday?

It's creammyyyy (talking about peanut butter-I think-I'll ask Lu.)

Shit, Damn, Hell were okay to say because they were in the bible

Ask me if I care? Even in the end...she still lived up to her word

I hope that this wasn't too much. The first story I attached was from Grandma. My mom said there are others, but she thinks your Dad has them. I have one from Rodney and one from Fred. They're both pretty short. The other is from my mom and its a few pages long. I'll try and type them up tomorrow or Friday. I love you very much and I pray that you will begin to remember more as we put her life back together for you through other peoples eyes.

Please give Rachel and your blessed little addition to the Snyder family a big hug from all of us.

Goodnight Nick.

Love,

your cousin Trish