Blackfoot services

There are a lot of pictures with this post. On monday the 23rd (Brock's birthday) bright and early Brock and I went and dressed Tyler. It was sure an experience I won't ever forget and one I never want to do again. It was really special though. Brock and I were just alone with Tyler again. It is so weird how you know the minute you see the body you just know that it's not Tyler. It was really hard to see him again. We spent our time dressing him and then the mortician got footprints and handprints of him per my request (which was really a difficult task. You would think that would be easy on someone who doesn't wiggle, but it wasn't) Something I forgot to do while he was in the hospital. The funeral home had a handsome tux made for Ty complete with buttons and a tail on the back. They told us they had a heck of a time trying to get his hair to lay down. Amen to that I never got it to lay down. He had so many calicks it was impossible. We finalized everything for the funeral that day and then picked out a simple but pretty headstone for him. We had so many loved ones and friends come to Ty's viewing. It went all too fast and before I knew it the mortician was closing Ty's casket and we were walking into the chapel. On our way to the chapel while we were following Ty Kayden said in a loud voice "Does Tyler have to stay in there"? I debated whether or not I wanted Kayden to actually see Tyler in his casket but he did OK.

Here we are showing Kayden Tyler for the first time and trying to explain to him again that Tyler is now with our Heavenly Father. I'm pretty sure he was a little confused but he handled the whole thing really well.

I told the Mortician that I wanted a really simple design on Tyler's casket. No Frillies. We looked at several pictures of caskets that were so frilly on the inside. I made myself clear of my wishes and I was pretty pleased with the outcome of it. It was pretty, but very plain and simple.

I love this picture with a lot of the cousins peeking in at Tyler. Our cute nephew Dallin (whose 6) kept asking me when we were going to bury him. I told him to just keep waiting a little bit longer. I'm sure a lot of those kids were confused by the whole thing.

Saying our last goodbyes before the casket was closed.

We had a short service for Tyler. We sang the same songs and Brock gave a life sketch again. Our old Bishop came and spoke. It meant so much to us that he and his wife could be there. They really helped us out and knew Tyler his whole life. We were so blessed that they had just moved to Pocatello in July so they could come be with us. We sure miss them here, but we are glad we still can see them.

Brock dedicated Tyler's grave. He was pretty nervous but he did a great job! This was the only thing we did at the cemetery. It was short and sweet and then we just visited with everyone who was there. I had a hard time leaving the cemetery. It was so weird to just drive away and leave Tyler there and know I wouldn't ever see him again in this life. I am so grateful for my knowledge that families are forever and I look forward to the day when Brock and I can raise our sweet baby again.

We then went back to the church to have lunch again with all our family. The relief society there did an amazing job again. We got to see a lot of family on Brocks side at the funeral. It was sad but such a relief when this was all over. Thanks again to everyone who helped us out and who traveled long distances to come and support our family.