Today is my Mother's celebration of life/funeral.
I will let you all know how it went when I get back. I have scheduled a few blogs to automatically post since I will be real busy.
We had 160 plus people at the visitation last night. There were people in all areas of the church. One of mothers surviving brothers was able to attend, he has bone marrow cancer, so he didn’t stay real long, but enough time to give him closure. Mom’s other brother lives in Nebraska and his wife is very ill with the flu. He called my siblings and I a few days ago to relay his condolences.
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Thinking of all of you today & lifting you up.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes smoothly today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a testament to a life well lived - so many people wanting to be there to pay their respects. I recall when my mom passed away we had people standing in the basement of the church where they could listen to the service as the church was full. (It wasn't a very big church but the turnout was amazing to me).
ReplyDeleteI do hope it will go well without any problems. That picture shows what a pretty woman she was in her youth! She was still very good looking as a nonagenarian.
ReplyDeleteI went to a funeral a few weeks ago where the deceased had planned out the meal afterwards. It was all catered and all his favorite foods from various restaurants around town. I thought it was quite nice compared to the typical cold cut sandwiches and chips that are mostly served after a funeral.
ReplyDeleteWishing you well today. It's a testament to the person your mom was that so many people showed up.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure everything will go well at this celebration. You are well planned.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes smoothly. Thankful for those church ladies! They are an amazing group of ladies. Your mom looks so young and beautiful. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteWhat a loved person she was. Prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I hope today goes as well as it can x
ReplyDeleteThat meal gives meaning to “it takes a village”. She dedicated her life to others, now, all those are honoring her.
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers are with you!
ReplyDeletePraying for you all today ! May God comfort you!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family today and lifting you all up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI know this is going to be hard on everyone but it does give closure. You all planned such a nice service and I am sure your Mom is proud of all of you and happy with how you did such a nice job. This has been a rough year for you and I hope the stress isn't aggravating your RA. You are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a difficult time for you and your family. I'm glad you have such a large group of people that cared about your mom. Sending you hugs, have been thinking about you all day.
ReplyDeleteI hope this was a day filled with love and wonderful memories, and good food!
ReplyDeleteI hope that today went very well for all of you. Your luncheon sounds delicious. What a huge number at the visitation last night.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice when the church women can take care of everything. They have a better idea after your Dad's funeral that there will be a lot to feed. The meal is another way of honor the lost one as everyone meets and comforts each other. It is a tough time for family and everyone will be so tired.
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