Wednesday, 15 January 2014

IN MEMORY

It's been a tough start to 2014 with Ken leaving us on New Year's Day and Denis leaving a week later.  We celebrate their lives and know they live on in our hearts and memories. 

Today is Ken's funeral.


10.10.30 - 01.01.14




Today we stand together to say our goodbyes
We wipe the tears from our eyes
We Hug and embrace
Put on a brave face

Remembered with love the happy times
remembered other people, other pastimes
we are brought back to the present
as our memories flood to the forefront

This moment in time we are mired in sorrow
We will move on, not today and perhaps not tomorrow
We will tell stories, anecdotes and say ‘remember when?’
We will remember you always, our dear Uncle Ken.




 

 A misty morning view to say goodbye



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17 comments:

  1. Karen Jones Gowen15 January 2014 at 12:22

    "A misty morning view to say goodbye" -- so touching and beautiful....I am sorry for your loss.

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  2. Elise Fallson15 January 2014 at 13:41

    A touching tribute from the heart.
    So sorry for your loss.

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  3. Wendy15 January 2014 at 16:42

    I always admire people who can capture exactly what everyone feels and put it into a poem. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  4. Dana15 January 2014 at 17:58

    I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  5. Kelly Steel19 January 2014 at 15:40

    So sorry for your loss. A touching tribute.

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  6. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy28 January 2014 at 07:18

    I am so sorry for your losses. Two at a time make things extra hard for you guys. Sending you prayers and love.

    Kathy M.

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  7. Grace29 January 2014 at 03:56

    My deepest condolences ~ This is such a moving post ~

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  8. Lisa29 January 2014 at 07:32

    Thank you for sharing your loss, and your reminiscences. I, too, lost my uncle this month, last Wednesday, very unexpectedly and so can commiserate with you. Thank you also for your comments on my blog. I appreciate the feedback and am glad you came to visit. My thoughts are with you...

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  9. WordsPoeticallyWorth29 January 2014 at 15:10

    Such a lovely poem. Sorry for your loss.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  10. Chris29 January 2014 at 19:10

    Hi Sally, my condolences. I'm just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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  11. dolorah29 January 2014 at 22:45

    A beautiful tribute Sally.

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  12. Carrie Sorensen31 January 2014 at 12:49

    My thoughts are with you and I'm sending you my love. Your words are beautiful, even knowing that loss of a loved one is too big for them. <3

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  13. Francene Stanley1 February 2014 at 05:22

    It's so sad when someone is no longer with us. Concentrate on good memories. Nothing will halt time.

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  14. The Armchair Squid2 February 2014 at 16:08

    So sorry for your loss, Sally.

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  15. Jen3 February 2014 at 08:21

    Please take care Sally.Please know that I'll be thinking of you.

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  16. jabblog4 February 2014 at 05:43

    Lovely tribute to your uncle, Sally. Death always brings us up short but eventually we can remember without pain. Take care.

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  17. Unknown5 February 2014 at 08:10

    (((((HUGS))))) Gosh, I know loss all too well lately. Please take care of yourself during these troubling days. Thinking of you.

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