Friday 2 November 2007

A Grand Tribute to a Special Human Being










Hi,

Went to a funeral yesterday afternoon and did not return home, until later in the evening. The service was, "fantastic"; a weird description; to tid in the least. Our friend did not have an Eulogy; instead, it was a request for a "Sermon"; and I believe it touched the hearts of all those who were in grand attendance. The service was held in a beautiful big old church; and everything was done with style and grace. It really hits home the message that we are all very fragile, as human beings.

Our friend experienced both the heights and the depths of life; BUT, she always steadfastedly kept the FAITH in Him. She was a strong and courageous woman; just to mention a few of her many attributes.

She was a Christian Warrior in His Service. I knew she was always "feisty" and spoke her mind; although many critized her for her straighforwardness and astute and intelligent bluntness. Fortunately, I was in her "good" books! She was a "straight shooter"; and, if she did not like you, you knew it. A lot of people, I believe "misread" her; and isn't that so often the way? Particularly, if you are in His Walk. She has left a tremendous legacy; and yesterday's tribute to her was solid, without a doubt; and totally right on! Also, yesterday, was "All Saints Day"; rather interesting tidbit. The above photo image is the awesome Church; wherein the memorable memorial service was held, in Loving Gratitude for our friend's life. I am glad I had the honour to have known her, and that she touched my life so. And, that impactful message was driven home all the more yesterday; not just to me; but to all those who chose to listen.

We were invited to go back to the lovely old family home for a "wake"; and I think it may have well continued on to the wee bittid early hours of the am - today! Shades of the past, old friends, and enriched with colourful history, were all present; as in the "old guard", if you will. I felt right at home; because of the close association that our family had enjoyed with their family, for all these years.

Tidbit - Appreciate Life! Live it well!

Bittid - A quote from Leonard Cohen:

"There is a crack in everything;
That's how the light gets in".

and, a quote from Philip Larkin:

"What will survive of us is love".

God Bless.

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