(((((((((((((Halliebeth))))))))))))),

I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how hard it is to loose parents. My Dad died almost 17 years ago, but my Mom died just 2 1/2 years ago. I think it's wonderful for your Father to have had such a special, respectful funeral service. Is is a great way to honor his life & for you to keep as the final memory of him. I am not familiar as to who the KVE are. But to have them all there as the honor guard had to be an awsome send off for your Father.

I am sorry that his wife is such a horid step Mother. She should understand the pain that you all are going through & treat you all with as much respect as she would expect to be treated herself. She does sound like an insensitive person. The problem with the lack of tears may be that she is still in shock.....I know that the state I was in for my Mothers funeral made it so that I don't remember much about the day.

I just currently purchased a farm in Kentucky....Harrodsburg, Mercer County to be exact....which is in the southern part of Central Kentucky.....it that anywhere close to where you are located? I am a native Californian for 54 years, so Kentucky is a huge move & there are a lot of wonderful people I have met while there working on my house. I know we have a small amish community close to my farm in McAfee Kentucky....on the 127. They are very kind people, so I can understand how your father could become close with them. They truely show their love for people who are kind.....so your Father had to be a very special person.

My prayers are with you....that you stay strong & able to keep the relationship with your step Mother at a place where you are in control (as it seems you are at this point). I know this is a very hard time & difficult to loose your Father.

Hugz,
Debbie