Intense Time Off!
Wow… well that was a hectic, emotional four days!
I am finally back at my desk after much travelling between a niece’s wedding and the very next day moving on to a very dear friend’s funeral.
My niece and her new husband had worked very hard to provide a lovely day for the people they loved, to say thank you for all the love and care they had experienced during their life to this point.
It was a very moving, personal ceremony (even sunshine!) and everyone had a beautiful day.
The following day’s farewell to a person unexpectedly departing well before the generally accepted allotted age was a tough challenge. The number of people attending the service topped the three-figure mark and some amazing tributes were read out.
Many people speaking afterwards were shocked to hear of the way this person had quietly helped so many causes and people in difficulty. Most thought that it was only them that had the ‘story’ of how kind this person had been!
I stood and marvelled at this gentle, kind friend and that this was his legacy. To not need praise or labels, but just to be able to walk away knowing that someone was better off for you holding out your hand.
The phrase that I heard over and over that day was… ‘he was a genuine gentleman’. I hope someone had said it to him.
I have had a quiet smile many times in the past few days, I am proud to have known someone who genuinely understood the value of paying it forward, that people not ‘things’ matter most. A lesson that I will try to uphold.
Always keep striving, but be kind on the way!
Onwards and upwards, Sue 😊
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You experienced extreme emotions within days..joy and sorrow. I suspect each contributes to our own understanding and appreciation of the life we have. Blessings to all.
Debbie
Hi Debbie, you are very perceptive! This certainly did prove a reminder to appreciate the present. Many thanks, Sue :)
How fortunate you are, Sue to have not only known this "good gentleman" but to also have been able to call him "friend".
Lovely post and reminder of how important it is to say kind words that someone deserves today - because tomorrow may be too late...
It's certainly times like these that are strong reminders to cherish people we care about, Sue :)
What a wonderful tribute to the deceased. And a reminder to us to pay it forward too. Thank you. :)
What a beautiful, inspirational post!! Even though I didn't know this friend of yours you speak of, I too hope they had the chance to hear those kind words from others before they passed on! So often, people leave the kind words to be said at memorials, when it is too late for the person to know how much they were cherished! Your post says it all, "Say those words now because tomorrow is not guarantted to anyone!" Thanks for sharing, and hoping you're doing okay! :)
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I'm happy for your nice and sorry for your loss.
Let that be a life lesson to one and all. Live, Love, Enjoy.
Many thanks Nick. It was certainly a bit of a crazy few days! You are so right, make the most of every blessing we have. Positives can be found in the most unlikely places! Sue :)