Gran's Arrangments

Everything has been planed out for Gran. The viewing will be Monday, services Tuesday's and we fly to New Orleans for burial on Wednesday.

Crazy two weeks.

Another Loss

Last night, my dear grandmother, "Gran", past away. It was so very sudden and we are all still in a little bit of shock.

God had a plan and it was for her to be up here with me and the family during Christopher's illness. She turned 88 on October 2nd and had a full and beautiful life with so many memories that I will hold on to forever. She will be missed.

So Many Things, So Many Memories

Before Christopher pasted he wanted for the last year to give his Cousin our dinning room set and his Mom china. Over a year ago Christopher packed up the china and was making plans on how to get the dishes and furniture to them in El Paso. When his Aunt and Cousin came in for the services they were able to take everything back with them. I wish Christopher could have been there to see the twinkle in his cousin's eye when she saw the greatest gift he could ever give her, but since he couldn't I was just happy that she could have this wonderful gift before her wedding day in November.

It had always been Christopher's plan to make the dinning room Ethan's play room, so with the room empty we spent the day putting Ethan's drawing table and other toys in the room. The empty room reminded me of the memories of us coming to the house when we were building it.

I found a bag of ties that he had planned to take to the dry cleaners - they had his after shave smell. I miss that smell. I miss him.

One Week Ago...

This morning I woke up and asked God to help me get through today (one day at time). As I prayed I thought, one week ago today I lost my best friend, my soul mate, my love; Ethan lost a father, playmate, and best friend.

The days don't seem to get easier, but I try to stay busy to keep my mind off of things. Last week seemed to go by so easy, but then again there were things to plan, people to meet, it took my mind off of things.

Today's plan of attack: make it through the day.

I want to again thank everyone whom have helped me for the last month. Thank you Lauren and Mitzi for being there to help with things that I just could not handle. Thank You mom for being here this last month to help, Thank you Amber for showing me me that even though we are 1,000's of miles away - you love like you were across the street. Thank you Spring Creek BBQ for doing everything you did and to The Thomas Agency for everything they did for me. Thank you all for the dinners, cards, flowers, donations and kind words. Without any of you I don't know if I would have made it through this week.

Pax,
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Services for Christopher

A Note from Denise: "Yesterday and today have been long days. And I want to take this time to thank everyone for there kind words of support and prayers. I still don't think I could ever thank every one enough."

Denise has been getting a lot of calls from loved ones wanting to attend the viewing/wake and funeral mass. Below is the information as of tonight:

The viewing/wake will be held Thursday evening at Allen Family Options (2120 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, Tx 75023) from 6pm-8.

The funeral mass will be held Friday at 10:30am at St. Francis of Assisi (8000 Eldorado Parkway Frisco, TX 75034) You can find a map & directions to the church at their website. The burial will immediately proceed the mass at Ridgeview Cemetery which is directly behind the church. Afterwards, a small luncheon will be held at the church.

Again Denise is requesting that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Christopher's name or to the Seibert Family Fund for Ethan's future.

Thank you to everyone who continues to pray for the Seibert's. They are being felt by Denise and Ethan.

Thanks again for everyones support.
Amber

With a Heavy Heart

It is with a very heavy heart that I write this morning to let everyone know that Christopher passed away this morning at 6:53am. He was at home with Denise beside him, as she has always been. Christopher put up an incredible fight for both his beautiful wife, Denise, and his beloved son, Ethan. We will all miss him dearly, and know that he will watch over all of us and keep us all safe.

Denise has requested that in lieu of flowers, she would prefer if everyone would either donate to the American Cancer Society on behalf of Christopher, or donate to the Seibert Family Fund to help Ethan for his future.

Once the day and time of the funeral has been decided, I will update the blog to let everyone know. Please make sure to show your love to this wonderful family, for they need all the support they can get right now.

Thank you to everyone, and especially her neighbors Lauren and Mitzi, who are with Denise as I type this blog from Alaska. They are able to give her the hugs she needs that we can't give her right now.

With the deepest gratitude to all who have helped the Seibert's in this time,
Amber Abney

The Yard Sale

On Saturday (October 11), from 8-11, our neighbors are having a community yard sale for us where all the proceeds will go to help pay for some of the medical bills. We are so blessed to have these people in our lives who care about us so deeply. I have been so over whelmed with every thing they have done for us. Christopher, Ethan and I could not have asked for better neighbors.

Guys we love you all so very much. Words can't express the thanks we have for you all.

Pax,
Denise