today was interesting, sad, hard, weird and many other adjectives as we farewelled nan.
some of howie's family relationships are very complicated, which made for a strange dynamic at the funeral. it was weird to come into that as a bit of an outsider. i haven't actually met a lot of howie's family because of the different rifts that exist. plus it was a catholic mass funeral which i've never been to before and in which i was very lost.
i don't much enjoy funerals - i'm sure that would be true for most people. i decided today that i don't think i want a funeral - it's just such a sad thing, despite the celebration of a life that has been. funerals don't invoke happy memories for me, because i am reminded of other people that have passed on, and some of the tragic circumstances surrounding that.
that being said, nan's funeral was very nice. the priest man was lovely - gentle and funny.
after the funeral, we went to macquarie park for the buriel. that was a sadder service, but short and sweet.
i am very glad i got to meet nan and share time with her. i love how she loved howie, and how she was cheeky and funny. i am glad she is no longer in pain or discomfort. and i am glad that she is with jesus.
Category: The World We Live In