We buried my sister on Monday 4th December 2006. If it must be said it was a wonderful funeral. Responses have been that there was a feeling of warmth and love in the congregation. My sister certainly left a very positive and strong legacy. I will certainly capture and bottle some of her wonderful spirit and will ride the waves with it until I reach the mountain top for which I am aiming for.
The service and the funeral itself, made many of us reflect upon our lives. Tragic though it is that she died so young and in her prime, 39 years of age, she did not go in vain and un-noticed. She left a legacy and made a huge impact on those who knew her. She was not only highly intelligent and gifted, but she was a fighter and her spirit of determination as she battled this illness is to be commended.
Also, what was even more beautiful was the way everyone united, tears mingled with smiles, grieving took place at different levels. There were those whose numbness will remain for a while, others have been left pondering about life and its true meaning and value – it has left us reflecting on many levels.
The service and the funeral itself, made many of us reflect upon our lives. Tragic though it is that she died so young and in her prime, 39 years of age, she did not go in vain and un-noticed. She left a legacy and made a huge impact on those who knew her. She was not only highly intelligent and gifted, but she was a fighter and her spirit of determination as she battled this illness is to be commended.
Also, what was even more beautiful was the way everyone united, tears mingled with smiles, grieving took place at different levels. There were those whose numbness will remain for a while, others have been left pondering about life and its true meaning and value – it has left us reflecting on many levels.
Our family were supported by so many people, some we knew well others who have travelled with us along our journey through my newsletters. The love and support that was shown was tremendous and a huge thanks goes out to those who attended the funeral as well.
I entered my sister’s room yesterday and was struck by the reality of what her death brough to me. Materialistic gain, designer gear, the latest mod-coms, mean Jack sh… in the bigger scheme of things. When you are gone and what is important are the memories and if you can the legacy you leave behind.
Like I said, life is short and in terms of eternity we are only like a single tear drop in the midst of the ocean. To me this statement defines precisely who and what we are in the scheme of something so much bigger than we are.
I entered my sister’s room yesterday and was struck by the reality of what her death brough to me. Materialistic gain, designer gear, the latest mod-coms, mean Jack sh… in the bigger scheme of things. When you are gone and what is important are the memories and if you can the legacy you leave behind.
Like I said, life is short and in terms of eternity we are only like a single tear drop in the midst of the ocean. To me this statement defines precisely who and what we are in the scheme of something so much bigger than we are.
