Friday, February 29, 2008

Final Goodbyes

I was priviliged to officiate at the memorial service and burial rite for Inger on Wed.....it was held at Lima Cedar Lawn in Fremont and the staff there was very cooperative and respectful of the families wishes.
the chapel was filled to capacity and many of the family and friends spoke about how important Inger was in their lives and what a wonderful spirit she had right up until her final days.
During the days preceding and preparing and presiding the ceremony, i have not yet taken the time to grieve. i did my best to breathe thru the funeral and gathering afterwards and now am in the collapse mode.....it is very hard to look across the street and know that she is gone forever.....
it is such an honor to be able to prepare the words and ritual for a grieving family and create a service that they will remember as a fitting goodby to the one they loved.
I know she would have been happy with the tributes coming from so many.......
blessed be her journey......

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