Hummer 2

Almost forgot to blip (this is #400) before all the light was gone.

Good day. I slept well. Then there was a funeral Mass this morning for a much loved, relatively young (51) husband, father and brother who died a week ago from an hereditary polycystic disease.

I don't know who wrote this. It was printed on the leaflet that is distributed at funerals here with dates, list of casket bearers, and date and time of the service

For those I love and for those who love me.

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories that lie within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on,
But if you need me, call and I will come ...
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you soft and clear ... and then ... when you must come this way alone ... I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome home".

So that was the morning taken care of. Went walking (sans camera) with a couple of friends and their dogs late this afternoon . . . then home for tea.