I thought the memorial went well. I think Keith would have been pleased. Our preacher did a great job of celebrating Keith's life. Two of the Mercy Me band members sang the song "Homesick," and our worship minister sang another song that meant a lot to Keith toward the end. Though Keith and I didn't talk about what he invisioned for his memorial, I think yesterday came very close to what he would have planned himself.

The memorial wasn't as hard as I thought it might be. Afterall, we focused on celebrating Keith's life. I will be the first one to tell you that he was a great guy. The hardest part was at the end when everyone came by to give me a hug. I was touched to see the number of people who came. So many people took off work in order to attend the service.

I'm doing okay. It still doesn't feel real. Someone at church said it best-"Keith's in a better place, but you're not." I know Keith is in a better place. There is no doubt in my mind. That doesn't keep me from missing him. I constantly see things that remind me of him. Of course there are things around the house, but there are other things as well. Last night we went to get some ice cream, and I saw the peanut butter cup flavor. Keith loved chocolate and peanut butter! This morning we were watching the Today show, and someone was making a dish with scallops. Keith liked those too.

Please pray for everyone who is traveling. Pray that God will grant us strength to face the rest of the week.