bro in law, in Canada, has asked us to add some words to the eulogy he is giving at Cynthia`s funeral tomorrow.
On the day she died (Monday), hubby and I felt relief, not sadness, at her passing…because her suffering had gone on so long and she was released from it.
i`m having a duvet day and have sent my message. Hubby choked on his words.
Hubby got a beautiful card for Craig. It reads about a single rose which blossomed by a wall and everyone admired it…then one day, it saw a beam of light through a crack in the wall and followed it. People knew it had gone, but never forgot it.
I always think a funeral should be about remembering the good things - the fun things and how much the person meant to those around them. At my grandmothers we told all the daft stories concerning her (and there were quite a few)
Oh Poll. Of course you feel sad. You must all feel terrible. Mr Poll must be so so sad. The card sounds beautiful. I am sure Cynthia would have loved that.
My father in law died 18 months ago of cancer of the liver, kidney and stomach and I will always remember him asking me “if I got you a gun would you kill me?” So sad and we were relieved when he passed eventually but then the sadness kicks in that you describe. We all miss him very much as will you miss Cynthia.
Such a beautiful card Poll. I’m sure Craig will find some comfortable in those lovely words. I will be thinking of you and the rest of your family tomorrow. Big hugs Polly x
As you know it’s only been a few weeks since I lost my dad to cancer. I know feelings and emotions you will have will be all over the place at different times over the coming days.
It’s always the loved ones that are left behind that have to ‘deal’ with the ‘missing’ but we do.
I had such great times with my colossus of a dad and I miss him …but… he has left me with such great memories to treasure for ever and I love my dad for that.
Give us a smile, Poll, even if it has a few tears.
I am giving you that teary smile, Marty. been looking at the funeral home`s e guest book, where our Cynthia is resting. Family and friends can leave a message.
Our daughter`s is lovley. It reads;
bye bye aunty Cynthia. I remember the times you came to visit us and had not lost your northern twang, after all those years in Canada...........you can take the girl out of Yorkshire, but you cant take Yorkshire out of the girl.
Such a sad time. But get she’s not in pain any more. Your daughters words made me sad but chuckle at the same time. Hope you and have your husband have a wonderful time reflecting on her life Hugs and best wishes Em x