Posted by Gina on 4/27/2008, 6:08 am, in reply to "Re: My condolences for the loss of your friend, Gina"
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You didn't get to see your cousin Dot?
It seems a lot of people are keeping showings private for the immediate family these days. In my heritage, the funeral is the celebration of the persons life. A time to share stories of the manner that the person has impacted their life and sharing in the grief and having to say goodbye, letting them go. It seems as time goes on, people are so guarded to express what they felt for the person who has passed.It is an interesting life experience as I grow older, observing how others mourn the loss of a loved one. When my father in law passed, there was a lot of bickering and fighting within the family circle. That is difficult for me because I was always taught to embrace each other when a loved one passes. I think sometimes people just want to hold their own memories of the person and don't feel comfortable sharing their life for fear that perhaps someone else loved them as much as they did.
For me, the closure of celebrating their life through a funeral service is so very important to moving on with the fond memories we hold.
I am glad you and hubby were able to get away. Things have to calm down sooner or later. I hope the rest of your year is filled with peace Dot. You have had your fair share of hardship. I am glad you share a hobby that sets you both free like skiing. You are fortunate in that.
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