New Years!

Little did we know that this was the calm before the big storm.

We would have been protesting the new year if we had any indication what would 

happen in the next 2 months!

1 stupid words sums it up.

 Corona.

It was a party!

Homemade sushi!
 And waffles for the haters.

No Lindblom party is complete without a 

dance party and fireworks!

Solemn Christmas Day

We were all emotionally shot come Christmas Eve.

We did our traditional dinner at Cheesecake Factory.

It was Grammy, Jesse and Kristen, Stephanie and Justin, and us.

To liven up the mood, we went back to Grammy's house for some gambling, lol!

Everyone brought 5, 1 dollar bills per person.

It was the dice game right, left, center.

One lucky person at the end got the jackpot.

We were all pretty jealous of Kelsey!

Santa got some good cookies this year!

 

It is a miracle kids even had presents to wake up to that morning!

My sweet sis in law Abbey asked how she could help me during the passing of Papa.

The thought popped in my head, I need presents!

I gave her the task of ordering, and shopping for all the kids.

It was honest to goodness the BEST service anyone could have given me at the time.

She even wrapped them. 

I love her so much!

I think the biggest hit were these stick on nails for the girls.

They legit left these on ALL DAY!

It was the cutest thing.

And I will be super sad when they don't want to match anymore.

We gathered at the Evans' for breakfast and cousin presents.

Then went to spend the afternoon with the Goodman's. 

Sadly no pictures of that.

It was nice being surrounded by family all day.

Life Celebration and the hardest, Until We Meet Again

Heaven gained a special person. 

The loss of Casey's dad has been so, so hard.

Our sweet Papa was everything to us.

He worked HARD, served HARD, and most
importantly, loved HARD.

You could find him to be holding multiple babies at one time, whipping up his 

famous meatloaf, pushing kiddos in the porch swings, always up by 5am (or earlier) to

get to working, wearing his cowboy hat or being very quiet.
He was tender-hearted, but one of the strongest people I know!

 For 12+ years he fought a long, hard battle with cancer.

He fought with every ounce of his being, sacrificing so much along the way.

It was not easy to give up good tasting food, countless doctors appointments- holistic

and modern, pokes, prods, and scans.

Through Priesthood blessings he was promised miracles because of
 his faithfulness to the Lord.
Boy, did we witness that!

We were granted many extra years with  Papa that
exceeded the doctors expectations time and time again.

He knew what he needed to do, and he did it with exactness.

Even though we did end up losing him too early,

we know there is a loving Heavenly Father who is all knowing.

He has a plan, and I know Papa was willing to follow that plan.

The week leading up to his funeral was very special.

There was nothing better, being in a spiritual bubble together as a family.

Remembering and honoring one of our biggest heroes! 

It was a hard goodbye, but I know his presence is near.

I think I could have stared at the display tables all day.

He was always a walking advertisement for the businesses he loved!

Even passed away in his Gunnels Tires shirt.

We will never not think of Papa when eating M&M's!

It was no surprise he would attract a crowd.

He was loved by many!

Our final goodbyes before closing the casket.

I could have sat and listened to stories all day about Papa!

Each one of his children gave a wonderful tribute about their Dad. 
I knew he was amazing, but now I need to get cracking at living up to his name!

The grandchildren were brave and sang The Miracle.

Which is a tear jerker on its own!

I don't know how they did it.

Caravan to the new San Tan cemetery.

The temple en route couldn't have been more perfect.

Grammy picked a perfect spot.

In the shade, just how he liked it:)

And the fountain is so pretty, too.

It is hard to believe this day actually happened.

However, I see so much of him in Casey and our children.

Grateful for those little reminders until we get to be reunited again!

And we are grateful for our Grammy who loved, cared and advocated for

Papa, always. Her strength amazed us, and continues to amaze us.

Families are without a doubt forever.

Until we get to meet, hug, squeeze, kiss, play with you again!

In Loving Memory

Obituary written by Grammy.

Randy Lane Goodman, 63 years old, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully at home December 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born February 20, 1956 in Tucson, AZ to Donald Eugene Goodman and Della Lou Miller Goodman. He was the fourth of seven children. He woke up early every morning of his life whether it was milking cows, going to football, baseball or basketball practice, serving others or pouring concrete. While attending St. David, AZ High School, he was recognized with multiple sports awards. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Costa Rica Mission from March 1975 to March 1977, which included serving in Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Costa Rica. He married his best friend, Debbie Jean Kerby, August 11, 1977 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He has served as Young Men’s President, 11-year-old Scout Leader, Bishopric Counselor, Stake High Counselor and most recently as Bishop of the Crosspoint Ward Mesa Arizona Mountain View Stake. He was a business partner owner of Sher-Good Concrete and Good-Wood Properties with Ted Sherwood. He loved his family, his Savior, serving others, gardening and sports. Randy will be remembered for his delicious homemade ice cream, hard work ethic and quiet service to others.
He is survived by his wife and seven children, Jesse James (Kristen), Stephanie Lou Holmes Piacitelli (Justin), Casey Lane (Shelley), Travis Gene (Sunni), Melinda Rae Hathcock (Stephen), Breanna Dawn Ellingson (Martin), and Valerie Lee Heywood (Jake) and 30 grandchildren. Also his siblings Connie Merrill, Benny Goodman, Dona Lee, Deanna Chandler and Rodney Goodman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lou; brother, Jerry Goodman; son-in-law, Bryant Holmes; and grandson, Gunner Gene Goodman. Viewings will be Friday, December 20, 2019 5:30-7:00 pm and Saturday, December 21 at 12:00 noon with funeral service following at 1:00 pm. All will be held at the Mesa Mountain View Stake Center, 1550 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa, AZ. Interment will take place at Gilbert Memorial Park, 2100 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humanitarian Aid for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.