By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Thank God. It's over. Anna Nicole Smith's body will finally be put to rest. The Judges decision is in.

I have been in a puddle of tears all day watching the legal proceedings -- and wrangling -- related to Anna Nicole's body on Court TV. I have never watched Court TV in my life but this case has been so compelling.

The judge in this case, Probate Judge Larry Seidlin, in the end, was wise and made a surprise but heartfelt decision: He released Anna Nicole's body to her five month old daughter Dannielynn, represented by a court appointed attorney, Richard Milstein. Milstein -- of all the lawyers -- was, all day, the voice of calm reason in the court room.

The Judge, who seemed to have a heart and true concern, spoke excessively and casually at time. He broke down in tears at the end when he took the decision out of the hands of Anna Nicole's mother, her ex-boyfriend and her most current companion. He handed the reins to Milstein but said he wanted to see Anna Nicole "buried next to her son, in the Bahamas."

He then kicked the media and extra people out at 4 PM, and let Milstein and the parties involved use the courtroom and chambers to work out an agreement.

Before 5 PM, Howard K. Stern, Larry Berkhead and Anna Nicole's Mom Vergie and all their lawyers are in front of the courthouse, just about holding hands and doing a bug-hug. Peace seemed to be in the air. At least for now.

Anna Nicole Smith will finally be put to rest with her beloved son Daniel. In the Bahamas.

And Larry Berkhead, according to his lawyer, will be allowed to see Dannielynn.

A private burial is being arranged.

At least for the moment, the tug-of-war has ended and the people involved are directed to look at what will truly be most important and appropriate for Dannielynn.