15:10 - Tuesday, May. 29, 2007
Tribute
I am very stressed and emotional still... feeling depressed and overwhelmed by all that has happened and more. So much going on and this latest loss has hit me hard, especially after seeing how some of my family handles this... no names mentioned today... maybe later.
I just wanted to quickly share the words that I shared at the service, as reading them sometimes makes me feel better, to try and be positive about this and life in general lately:
"Although we are all grieving and share the sudden loss of my Grandma, who I have always called Mama, we should also celebrate her life and give thanks for the good and positive things we've been blessed with, by being a loved on of hers, which everyone here today must be. That is what I would like to share with you this morning.
Not everyone can say they've had the luxuries of life that she has, and that we have all had being a part of her life. I am happy that I've been able to spend my 30 years knowing and loving, and being loved by her.
I think she was blessed to have 77 years in this world with her family and friends.
I am happy that she met and married a terrific man, my Papa, and spend 58 years together.
She was very fortunate to have 3 loving children to raise and watch grow and have families of their own.
She, as well as all of us 8 grandkids, were so lucky to have gad special relationships with her.
Not many can say they got to spend precious time & make memories with 5 great-grandchildren. That, to me, is priceless.
I am so happy that Mama got to meet and spend time with my boyfriend, and brings me such joy knowing how much she adored him. Although it hurts a great deal that she won't see us get married or hold our future children, I take peace in the thought that she will e looking down at us with pride.
I am so glad to know she had so many dear friends here in Camrose, life-long or recent. The breakfasts, coffees, and many other times with them meant a lot to her everyday life.
I am also thankful that she had a special friend to spend time with the last two years after losing Papa.
I am also grateful that God took her quickly and didn't make her suffer, as she, and we, so painfully had to watch Papa go through.
Having everyone come together today in mama's honour & memory gives me warmth & strength to go on.
I know we all grieve in our own ways, but I hope we can all take some positive from what's happened, stick together, and remember Mama for all of the good things and try not to be only sad for losing her this way.
I am happy knowing she is in a happier place, dancing with Papa.
We will always mourn her, we will always miss her, we will always love her...
But I know I will always remember her...
and smile."
