Learning How to Mourn

[wlotus]

My grandmother let me handle the business with the undertaker that hadn't been pre-arranged. I chose the date and time for the service (Wednesday at 11 AM) and picked the floral arrangement that will go atop the casket. Picking the flowers pleased me a great deal. There are purple orchids surrounded with white flowers. I hope to get a photo on Wednesday.

labyrinthnight and I are going to honor Aunt Mo's lifelong love of photography by bringing our digital SLRs. Her grave will be in NJ. I think I'll take a trip out there this summer or in autumn to see it.

Mourning the death of someone who was very special to me is new to me. I've been comforting myself by writing and doodling in my paper journal. The messages you all have sent have comforted me, too. I appreciate people taking the time.

Comments

[jadegirl.livejournal.com]

You're in my thoughts. Peace and comfort to you.

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

And we still need to meet for tea. :-)

[labellerose.livejournal.com]

I think that Aunt Mo's unquenchable spirit and zest for life might be living on in a certain great niece I know...

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

Both in me and labyrinthnight. :-)

[tively-split.livejournal.com]

I was and am sorry to read about this. I can't do much for you except pray and/or try to keep you and others who might mourn her passing in my thoughts, which I will do to the best of my ability.

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[tiramisuz.livejournal.com]

i think you're handling things beautifully ((((((hug))))))

[verucas-chaos.livejournal.com]

Bringing you SLR's is such a great tribute. You continue to be in my thoughts. A beautiful photo post.

[newdaydawning.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

My thoughts are with you sweetie. I'm so sorry for your loss.

So sorry!

[(Anonymous)]

Dear WL, my heart is grieving for you. There's no right or wrong way to mourn, but it's just plain hard. Trust yourself to know what you need and when. You're very wise and you will know.

Please know that a friend in Texas is holding you close in thought and prayer. Please be easy with yourself, OK?

Psalmist (M.)

Re: So sorry!

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

Thank you. xoxo I will.

[iswari.livejournal.com]

You are in my thoughts... *hugs*