Thirty-Two Bridge (Luke Bryan)

The Funeral

I pulled up to the church noticing many cars. One in which was parked in front of the church that will be used to carry The casket with my only sister to the cemetery. I tightened up my jacket and straightened my tie. I ran my hands through my hair and then made my way out of my vehicle. I saw many of my friends and family. This is super sad. I flipped my tail gate down and pulled out the guitar Kelly and Chris had bought for me on my 18th birthday. And I grabbed my new sunset guitar after.

I walked into the church an immediately found mamma. She was talking To a group of people not long after the funeral started. I was sitting in my booth tears forming and I noticed Caroline. I couldn't keep my eyes off of her. When I noticed her I kind of felt more stable. But why? I was waiting for my cue and when i got it I got up and grabbed my guitar and speech that I wrote and I walked up in front of everyone.

"Good afternoon y'all." I spoke gently and carefully hoping I could handle this. "I appreciate everyone coming today. Today we say our last farewell to one beautiful amazing lady. One so kind, thoughtful, and funny. She's my older sister, Kelly. We had so many memories together and I just want to share a few with you. Ill never forget the day.. Well mamma and pa don't be upset about this. But ill never forget when Chris Kelly and I said we were goin out for a walk but we ended up goin fishin on the flint. One of the first times ever and Chris was drivin the boat and we got lost. I got upset at Chris and pushed him Into the river. And Kelly she was freakin out she almost fell into the river too. Across on shore I saw a Gator and when Chris fell In the gator jumped in and Kelly and I tried our best to get Chris back in the boat. Ha. And when we did we all busted out laughin we all swore never to tell ma or pa. Hahaha. We new we were bound to get grounded. We got back and mamma was wondering why Chris was all went and Kelly and I told her we sprayed him down with the hose. And she seemed to believe us..." Everyone chuckled alittle bit.

"Or when Kelly left for college I was beyond happy because I got her room." Everyone laughed.

"Or when Kelly told us that she had a boyfriend. I was so protective. She said she was a grown woman and could handle it herself until Lee proposed. Ha then she Lost her mind." There were laughs at that too.

"I was beyond proud of my sister Kelly. She defiantly was a role model of mine. She was always there for me. she never gave up on believing in my dream. She was so optimistic to me about it, she'd always say never give up Luke. Never." A tear slipped from my face. "And I wish she was here to watch me keep fighting for my dream.." I sniffled. "Thank you very much Kelly for everything you have done for me. Thank you for being there for me and I could never thank you enough for getting me that grand ol oprea gig. I can't make it all make sense but I know God made this choice for a reason. I know you're up there listening to this now. I miss you. This Isn't goodbye for ever it's just goodbye for now. I love you."

Another tear slipped. I looked through the crowd and everyone had tears. My eyes were magnetic to Caroline. She is comforting me. She doesn't know It but she is. I took my eyes from her as she glanced at me. The priest came up and he said a prayer. "Luke has a song for us. So here's Luke again."

I asked Michael if he'd wanted to play guitar for me and he said he'd be honored.
"I wasn't sure what song to play at all. The other night I was shuffling through alot of songs. And I just couldn't choose. I got up to get a glass of water and when I came back this song was sitting right on top in the middle of the desk. It was like a miracle. It was just in front of me. It is the song I played at Chris's funeral." Carter began strumming for me.

"When I get where I'm going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly

I'm gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here

I'm gonna walk with my grand daddy
And he'll match me step for step
And I'll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I'll hug his neck

Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here

So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can't answer
So much work to do

But when I get where I'm going
And I see my maker's face
I'll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get where I'm going
Yeah when I get where I'm going"

That song was when I get where I'm going by. Brad Paisley." That's basically all I could say or I'd choke up to much. I walked down the isle and decided i needed some fresh air so I went an sat on the front steps of the church. About ten minutes later I went back in and sat through the rest of the funeral. It was all over.

We drove to the cemetery and we had the burial service. And then we went to a bar and drank one for Kelly. Then went home.
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