afterglow

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The party for my mom’s memorial was Saturday and we had a wonderful time. We had over ninety people at the open house and we were fortunate to see friends and family from far and wide that we don’t often get to see anymore. We caught up on each others lives, looked at photos and videos, and it was very healing to hear people say so many kind things about my mom.

The day before the gathering I had asked my dad if he was looking forward to the party and he said no, he was afraid that it would be too emotional, that there would be too many “sobbing people”. I reassured him that it wasn’t going to be that kind of memorial and it wasn’t. While a few tears were shed, there was mostly laughter and hugs as we all came together to honor my mother’s seventy-four years of a life well lived. The photo above is of my sister Carrie and her daughters, Emily and Jenny, and their little dog Lola. They flew in all the way from warm sunny San Diego so we ordered them up some snow for Sunday…the day after the party;)

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on. ~Robert Frost

9 thoughts on “afterglow”

  3. I’m so glad the memorial turned out so well. I’m sure it was just as good for you as your dad. 🙂

    LOVE the picture! It almost makes me miss snow!

  5. I love this photograph…the colours just pop with that snowy backdrop!

    The love that is shining in everyone’s eyes has me crying. It’s very beautiful.

    My love to you and your family. I’m guessing your mom enjoyed that memorial, too.

    love,
    cat

  6. Beautiful moment.

    I am so glad that the memorial was a happy one with the sharing of wonderful happy memories. I’m sure your mom was looking upon you all with much Love.

  7. I’m so glad it went well. It sounds like it could have been tough.

    As for the photo, your sister and nieces are gorgeous! And the snow is the perfect addition. It looks like a Christmas ad or something.

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