I was supposed to be writing a review today, but I'm so tired I can barely concentrate.
Part of the reason for this is that I've been at the funeral of hub's grandma this afternoon. It wasn't an especially sad affair - she was 95, had led a long and fulfilling life, and didn't want us to be sad for her passing - but the heightened emotion and socialising that comes with funerals has completely drained me.
So no review.
Instead, I'm posting up this song which was played at the funeral. It's a lovely old folk tune by a singer who was very popular during hub's grandma's youth.
RIP, Dottie. I'll miss you.
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I am sorry for your loss Jen.
ReplyDeleteFunerals can be a weird mixture of sadness and pleasures because you get to see family you won't see otherwise.
So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteFunerals are definitely draining. Hope you're able to rest and recharge. Take care.
Ingrid
ReplyDeleteThanks.
You are right. Some of the people I saw today I haven't seen since my wedding, 15 years ago.
Hi Lily
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I'm having an early night so hopefully I'll be back up to speed tomorrow.
I'm so sorry Jen. Hugs to you and your family and hope you have a good night's rest.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your family's loss. :(
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and your family, Jen.
ReplyDeleteI'm deeply sorry for your family's loss Jenre.
ReplyDeleteWarmest Regards
L
A very touching tribute, Jen. Oh yes, funerals can be exhausting. Hope you and hub sleep well and have sweet dreams, knowing Dottie is at peace.
ReplyDeleteSending warm thoughts your way, Jen.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone, for your kind words. I did sleep better last night.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that was interesting about the funeral was it was run by a member of the Humanist society. Dot wasn't religious but believed in being the best human being you could possibly be. I have to admit that attending a funeral service with no mention of God, and no words about the afterlife was strange, but the service was still comforting in that it was a celebration of Dot's life and that, although she is gone, her legacy still lives on in her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hey Jen..
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear of your families loss..
Sending hugzzz your way and hopefully some sunshine..
E.H>
Hi EH
ReplyDeleteNo sunshine here. It's raining today :). I do feel sunnier in myself though, so that's good.