Saying goodbye to someone you love and care for is never easy.........and in the past attending a memorial service never bothered me......but in the past couple of years it has become very difficult for me to attend funerals. A dear sweet friend of my family passed away this weekend......her service was today. This woman had been a childhood friend of my dad's, her parents had been friends with his parents.......and I loved her with all my heart......and I just could not make myself go to the service.
The last time I saw her, which was back in late summer.......I knew in my heart I would not see her again. I grieved then and now. I think her connection to my dad ( and this month is the anniversary of his death) was just to much too bear. But I will always remember her kindness, her love and her goodness......and I will remember her laughter. I like to think that somewhere tonight, she and her husband, my mom and dad, my grandparents and her parents are having a great big celebration and their laughter is ringing through out the stars.
Goodbye Susie, I will always remember you and love you.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
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Hugs Jilda. I was in the hospital when my Mom's funeral was held. I spent that time thinking my Mom as she was when I was young and I found that comforting. I do that whenever I get teary, switch tears to teary smiles.
ReplyDeleteJoy
A memorial service is held to remember the person you cared for. It seems that you remembered her so well in your own way. My condolences.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about yet another death of a dear friend. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteJB
What a beautiful sentiment Jilda. I went to see my Aunt a week before she passed away. I didn't want to wait and make the funeral my last visit. I wanted to see her smile (which she did), laugh (yes, out loud as much as she could) and when I hugged her goodbye, I knew and she knew too. I did not attend the service. I have no regrets. So sorry for your loss! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Jilda...she sounds like she was a lovely person and I agree with you...I bet they are having a wonderful time catching up and being together again. Your tribute and your sweet memories of her and your family are a wonderful memorial. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute to Susie, your dad, and their generation. Lifelong, generation friends are a blessing.
ReplyDeleteYou may have received a comment from me today from an old post before I realized that blogger must have hiccuped. I received a bunch of blog posts from a year ago in my inbox.
ReplyDeletePlease disregard my comment. I only realized it too late when I push the publish button.
Hugs,
JB