It is freezing here, you can’t feel the sun but at least there was sunlight.
It was a sad day. I thought Dad’s urn was beautiful there with the flowers. There were a few people attending apart from the family. Not many friends left when you die at 88.
So they opened the tomb, put his urn next to his wife’s and my brother said you speak first, so I said a few words about the final meeting of two soul mates who had missed each other over the last four years and Dad finally finding peace, thanked everyone and we threw a white rose in, that was the hardest for me, being the final goodbye.
I am going to stay a few days I think. I need some time to recover. Walk in my home town, see my family.
A sad occasion for you and the family , but he is at peace and reunited with his other loved ones now.
I remember doing the same for my late father, only my mother and I were there, apart from the helpers , on a Welsh hillside in the pouring rain. But there is a beautiful view across the valley on a good day.
Your father is there amongst the trees, at peace.
Take time to look after yourself now. Thinking of you.
What a lovely picture 😊 I can now picture Dad among those trees 🌳 thank you 💕
I did go to Wales a couple of times at least, to Brecon on a caravan trip with school children. We stayed by a lake but I don’t remember the name. We did walk!! Another time I went on a pastoral care course at Swansea’s University and had a week’s holiday on the Gower Peninsula..
Sorry 2greys you never got a chance to say goodbye to your parents 😢Well my Mum is still alive, she was 90 this year. My stepbrother said I’m an orphan now, poor thing, both his parents in that tomb. Thank you for sharing x
Hi Fran well done for staying strong and being there to the end with him. I imagine it was very hard but you did the right thing all the way along. Stay a couple of days and recoup...we're all thinking of you...hugs and love xx Anne xx
Hi Fran 🌹 You describe a beautiful final goodbye to your Dad. May he rest in peace. He was very much loved, nurtured a very loving and thoughtful daughter as well as other successful children, and he lived to a ripe old age, which adds up to a very good life. Life is never everlasting but it’s sometimes very hard to say Goodbye. At least it’s you bearing the burden of parting now, no longer him. Perhaps that’s some comfort. Let your stay in Paris be a comfort, stay warm, and come home when you’re ready. Lots of love 💕🌹☀️🌷🌸 Penny xx Speak soon x
What a sad task you had to perform Fran. I hope it helps you and your other family members find closure and some peace. Look after yourself and a big hug for you. Bev xx
Happy.you honoured dad in the best possible way just as you cared for him likewise when he was alive,as you say two 'soul mates' resting together is a joyous thought at a time of sadness for those left behind...Rest and recover at your own pace my sad but happy friend....Skis and Scruffinetta xx
That was so beautifully written - your love for both Mum and Dad shone through! They are together and at peace,keep this image in your head when times get tough and I'm sure it'll help.
The Urn and flowers look beautiful Fran, you deserve a fewdays rest and walk down memory lane. Glad to here all went well, take care speak again soon . Thinking of you XXX
Though a sad time for you all it sounds like a perfect memorial service for a dearly loved one. Stay strong and think of all your happy times . Take care. x
Hi happylondon, thank you for sharing your day with us. I am so glad you felt well enough to make the trip. The day will stay in your memories and it all looks lovely. Just take one day at a time and let all your emotions out. Will be thinking of you. X
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