Oh dear not another one, I hear you say. (It’s only 349 words)
Yes, I’m afraid it is, but I am trying to save you. I see you cringe and I am thankful that you comment, even if only to be polite, I truly am, so this is my 2nd and last for the day (stop hooraying) which isn’t bad considering some days I have written 7. So breathe everyone, this won’t take long.
It is 11:36pm Wednesday night as I write, the fan above me circulating a bit of air on this warm evening. We are in for a week of high temperatures again, another mini heat-wave to melt us, while most of you poor buggars are freezing 😦 (Yes the older you get the more weather talk you come out with)
Today I had the Service and wouldn’t you know it one of the Bosses who employs me, was on duty.
Perhaps it was he and the pressure of knowing he was right there behind me listening, possibly taking notes (ok so he wasn’t taking notes) that made me stumble again on a few words. I hate when I do this, I know I’m only human and others possibly don’t pick up on it, but it frustrates me nonetheless.
The Service was shorter than what I am used to. The residents from the Centre joined the Assembly, walking in with their walkers. They were so very sweet. The deceased’s brother sat in the front row crying all the time. My heart went out to him.
After the Service it was the Balloon Ceremony, 50 coloured helium balloons let into the sky after I recited a small poem. I started waving as if to say goodbye to the deceased and the residents started waving calling his name.
At the burial, the brother who was difficult to understand came up to me and said – I miss him & I’m going to go home and have a beer for me and 2 for him.
I just gave him a big Aussie hug.
See I told you it wouldn’t be too painful.
Mums
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Ramblings From A Mum 
I hate when I stumble over my words like that – so annoying. Glad to hear that everything went well. 🙂
Hopefully I passed, according to the boss, thanks hun 🙂 xx
I’m glad it went well, and I get you on the stumbling over of words, hate that! More than likely you’re the only one who noticed the stumble.
And I did not cringe! 😉 xo
Yes stumbling isn’t good in a Service, fingers crossed again they didn’t and I’m so glad – thank you sweetness 🙂 xxx
I would love to see the Balloon ceremony!
It was wonderful, helium colours against the sun and cloudless sky.
Aw come on, you have a soft spot for all your people and you do a lovely job. The stumble probably wasn’t even noticeable to anyone but you. 🙂
I try to convince myself of that Tess, yep I do have a soft spot 😉 xx
See. I k.n.e.w. it!
🙂 x
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I really admire you, Jen. Stumbling over a few words isn’t bad at all, it makes you human.
I’m a ‘sympathy crier’ so I would never be able to do the job you do 😉
The funny thing I am too, but doing this I don’t, I can’t explain it and thanks hun 🙂 xx
it sounds lovely, and sweet, and very human. )
It was Beth,to see these friends of his, crying and saying they will miss him, made my heart melt. xxx
I’m so glad to hear it went well. I was thinking of you and sending well wishes.:)
It could have gone better, but I got through, I’m sure it’s because you were sending me well wishes – thanks Bec xxx
You did well Jenny, your ability to reach out to people when they need you is a great gift to have. Congratulations on another service well done.
Thank you Michael, appreciate your support as always.
HUGS yes we are HUMAN and we falter such as life onto the next one and then the next one for you as you are Brilliant!
Big Hugs to you darling – thank you – I’m up late 2.30am 😦
SLEEP……………………..
I did at 3am..then up at 8 😦 xx
Never stop just sharing your day with us there is so much meaning in your words they make me think, they make me smile, they make cry they make me glad you are out there helping the bereaved . To stumble is human so carry on!! 😉 xxx
you are always so sweet to me, I thank you. I will continue, juz for you 🙂 xx
That’s a gal 🙂
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