Yesterday, my wife and I attended a
funeral.
My wife's
longest lasting friend was laid to rest. She had battled cancer for several
years, and after a brave struggle, she succumbed over the weekend.
The funeral
was held at a cemetery in New Jersey. It was actually a very pretty location,
with rolling hills amidst all the headstones and plots.
The service
was held at graveside, and the official leading the service was very eloquent
in his presentation to those assembled.
He basically
said that her death should not be held in vain, that it simply ended a life of
resiliency that carried over to her son, her daughter, and the love of her
life, her granddaughter.
My wife grew
up with her friend, and they remained life-long companions, through thick and
thin. There were good times and bad times between them, but they remained
friends to the end.
My wife said
that the last time she spoke with her friend, just a few weeks ago, it was very
difficult to talk with her. Due to her treatment, she was going in and out of
coherency during the conversation.
I know my
wife told her to keep a positive attitude, but there is only so much that a
positive attitude can do.
During the
graveside service, there were tears, and some laughter. This person, who I
honestly barely knew, left a lot of memories for the assembled, and they let it
out, as they should.
The woman's
legacy is her family, and they are good people. I know they will make their
mother, and grandmother, proud of them as they live their own lives.
And for the
others, including my wife, there are lots of memories to behold. And I am sure
that those memories will last a lifetime.
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