March 19, 2008

Another Sorrowful Day

I have never been to so many funerals in my life as I have been in the last 4 months. Mr. Bear's custom black suit that he bought for our wedding less than a year ago has been to more funerals than anything else.

Today, Mr. Bear and I attended the 3rd funeral since my sister-in-law passed away in December. Mr. Bear's step-dad's uncle passed away in his sleep on Sunday, March 16, 2008. I did not know Joe very well, but from the stories I heard today he sounded like a great man with such great qualities about him. He was giving and philantrophic and cared about many people. He was hard working and had a lot of willpower. He had 7 children and many grandchildren and led a long life. There were obviously many people who loved and admired him as evident by the attendance at the funeral services.

The internment took place at the same cemetery where Tricia is at and so we went to see her in the mausoleum before we left. The feelings of loss and sadness are still pretty raw and it was hard to be there for even a minute. All the emotions of loss just came rushing back. It was already a day of sorrow and my own loss was deep in my thoughts and my heart. I think of Tricia every so often, we have her picture on our fridge and in our room, so every time I see her photo I think of her. As I ran the 5K in her memory on Saturday, I thought of her. And today as we sat through yet another funeral this year, I again thought of her. I know my loss is different from Mr. Bear's loss and my father-in-law's loss but it is none the less a loss that brings great emotions. I miss her vibrant red hair and her great smile and vivacious laugh. I can still hear her voice in my head. I am glad that I can still remember these things about her, even though it hurts to miss her.

I sincerely hope that the next occasion in which Mr. Bear has to wear his black suit is a more joyous occasion.

=^..^=

4 comments:

  1. Hi Sher!
    It's "D" from (MM). I just wanted to say that I teared when I read your recent posts about your Sis-N-Law and Great Uncle. My condolences go out to you and your family.

    Funerals are a way for the living to grieve, but going to one still plain stinks... esp when it's that of a beautiful human being, such as your SIL and your Great-Uncle.

    Oh, and another things that stinks is Cancer. I'm so proud of you for participating in the Komen Race for a Cure. Keeping hope alive....

    Take care,
    ~D

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  2. I am sorry for all your losses, Sher. Sometimes that happens, you lose people back to back, to back. Hopefully, this will be it for you and Mr. Bear.

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  3. (((hugs)))

    Here's hoping for happier occasions.

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