We are back from my mom's funeral in New York.
I'm still processing the loss of the person who knew and loved me longest apart from my Dad. A day before the ceremony I was asked to speak a few words at the service. My sisters and brother kept asking me "have you made any notes..what are you going to say?" but I couldn't bring myself to dwell on the task. To do so would have been acknowledging the reason we were gathered and I just didn't want to to do it before it was absolutely necessary. I was quite overwhelmed with the great number of people who came to pay their respects at a beautiful ceremony, the details pulled together so very well with love by many caring and dedicated friends and family to whom I am so grateful.
We spent the time reconnecting with loved ones and friends, the place we used to live, and mourning and celebrating Mom's life together. Family, friends, memories, food - doing, I guess, what people do all over the world when they gather on this solemn occasion. There were many tears and much loving laughter.
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more gentle hugs - as many as you want, as long as you need them xxx
I am so very sorry for your loss. ((hugs))
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My condolences, Deb. I remember the loss of my mother and I share your grief.
sorry for your loss and thinking of you.
A beautiful spot to remember a beautiful woman. Grief is a mysterious emotion. Know that it will pop up at the oddest times, embrace it and let the emotions flow. Always here with a hug and strong shoulder. xo
It sounds like all who loved her were able to share that love with each other during this time. My experience is (and I have lost many) that while the sorrow lasts for a significant period, the memories are there as long as we have memory at all. I was ten when my mom died, and I still have strong and good memories of the time we had together. May you always remember the good happy times!
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