Yesterday, we had our Memorial for John. It was a lovely service and after the proceedings, I was able to bring John home in a beautiful rosewood box. It gives me great comfort to know that he is here with me.
Many people turned out for the funeral, including lots of John's workmates and many of our friends. We were also fortunate that John's son, Eric, was able to make the trip from Colorado to be with us. What a special visit that was.
We were also happy to see John's sister who travelled over from Tucson and she was joined by other Dominican sisters who have known John since he was a baby. We were so grateful for their presence.
I would like to thank everyone who helped in giving John a good "send-off" - with a special thanks to Susan who drove from San Diego and was of great assistance with kitchen duties! Love you girl!
I must now rest - and cry - and try to carry on.
I will not be writing this blog again. Maybe - when I have healed - I will start another blog - but for now just know that I love and appreciate each and every one of you you have given me support as John and I travelled down this long road.
An Everlasting Memorial has been posted on the web at: www.mem.com
4 comments:
I think you are right to stop the blog now; as you said, its was Johns story, and that has come to an end.
But I think you should start a new blog, WHEN you are ready, as you are a very compassionate woman, and I think writing of your grief journey could help you, and others who grieve, just as Johns journey has raised so much awareness about prostate cancer.
You and your family are in my thoughts ...
Much love ... Granny ...
I'll call you in about a week ...
Goodbye and thank you Indy.....rest, heal, cry and laugh your journey's work done. The unconditional love for Mr Indy will remain in your heart always.
Death is a heartbreak no one can heal; Love is a memory no one can steal. As true now as the first time.
Love to you both
Angela
I agree with Granny ...... it would be very theraputic - a safe place to express your emotions and record events through both words and images - it helped me a lot Indi ... though I wrote in a journal not a blog .... but after a year I was amazed at how far I had come !
You know you are loved by a lot of people and we all want to see you come through the other side !
In the meantime ... thank you for sharing your journey with Mr Indi .... I know for a fact - that because of you both - there have been men who went and took the test ... and thats the biggest testament to you both !
Enjoy Anjo for a few days and talk about your man as much as you want to .... I for one - will be here to listen !
God Bless xxxxxxxx
Do what you need to lady ... your journey has been difficult. I thank you for sharing it with us.
I look forward to reading your next blog ... if and when you choose to.
All the best to you my friend,
Daria
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