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Sal..
pleased the sending went well.... these days it doesn't matter what hymn you sing, some people play music, even from the charts... it's all about the departed and what they liked, and so it should be as it's their life you're remembering and celebrating...
i'm sure she was with you Sal luv... and i know that now she would like you to have some "you" time... xxxx

hi sal.
its good to hear that the day went well.

some of our family funerals are as good as the weddings and parties. we do the weeping at the funeral service as you get the worse part of the ritual over and then we all then celebrate their lives and have a laugh as we reminise over things that they did during their life.
each little thing remembered bring on another happy thought.

each passing day will make you remember little things and you will smile..

Mum,

I am writing this to you after reading your recent postings about Nan. I feel that it is very important at these times that we say the things that we may regret never saying.

Nan loved you and all of us so much and she wouldn't have understood half of this internet thing or 'New fandangled' technology, as she would have probably worded it but I am sure that when she is looking down on you, reading the support that your friedns give you on here... she will be glad of it.

You were right about the onward christian soldiers been one of her faves and it made me smile inside when we stood to sing for her. I know that she was by no means perfect but let's be honest, who is?

I guess I also wanted to write this to make sure that you know, eventhough I am away from you... I miss you and always think of you. You make me smile when we talk on the phone and I can tell that you are on here because you can't do two things at once and usually end up concentrating on your typing.. lol and it makes me sad to see you upset at this time but I am always here.

We all love YOU so much too MUM!!! xxx

My Dad left a note with the hymes he wanted playing at his funeral, one was "All things bright & beautiful"

I had arranged everything for his funeral back at our home town, only to find a letter in his desk telling us the he wanted to be buried up there in his parish that he was serving when he died

I had to quickly re arrange every thing

Just like my Dad, always keeping me busy
Smudger,

What a lovely sentiment Misty Blue...

Hi PM, every time I came home on leave from the Navy, my Dad had a heap of jobs that needed doing

Even after I got married and had moved out, there was always something needed doing
Smudger,

Hi Smudger..
We never grow up and move on in our parents eyes... It's like we've never left home, just been for a sleepover with a mate...

Funny thing was PM that I did a runner twice when I was young, couldnt get along with my Mam

Got brought back from Essex the second time, where I managed to get down to my Aunts place, had a job spray painting caravans, told them my cards were in the post

Made it 3rd time though, got into the R.N. and never came back for 2 yrs, only reason I came back was to see my girlfriend of that time
Smudger,

hello all.Awww sarah,i know ,we miss you too,but you arent that far away.I you too,all of you,and i hope that you all know that.Thank you for just been there ,you're very special to me,AND, you made me now.!!!!!!
Not for long though,that isn't what i think we should do,sadness wont help .Remember the funny things,and be glad about those.BIG for you,and a .Love ya loads.xxxxxx

I have decided to remove this from my journal,because i think it's time to move on.I have the most wonderful family,and they mean so much to me,i love them all dearly,and they have been so supportive,we have held each other together in our own ways,but wherever mum is she will know how we all feel.She would have got on with life,remembering all the funny things,and not looking back with any sadness,and that is what i feel she would have wanted us to do.
Just because i'm removing this doesnt mean that i dont care,but that it's time the sadness passed,we'll all have our memories to carry with us.God bless mum,love you.