Go to a funeral

Been my grandma’s, grandpa’s, uncle’s, a friend who was murdered, a college friends’ grandmother’s, a couple other friends, a couple peers that died early due to colon cancer and brain tumor.

would rather grieve alone.

It’s sad.

But I must admit, it’s worth it. You get to say goodbye to your loved one.

I don’t even know why the hell I looked this goal up. ;D

to wakes and funerals. As I get older, I realize how important it is to the surviving family and friends to be there for them.

I’ve only been to two funerals: my grandmother’s and my cousin’s. Both were heartbreaking, not just for me, but to watch other people so upset. At my cousins’ funeral a few weeks ago, his casket was open for the hour before the service. Then, as the minister went to close it so they could begin the service, his mom jumped up and wouldn’t let them close it. She just wasn’t ready to say goodbye yet. All four of her sisters, including my mom, went up and held her for a while. The entire congregation just started sobbing, even the minister and the funeral home directors. Oh, it was so painful. To see a mother in such agony over her baby.

fucking depressing…..i went to my gwamas….....andi cried….and who ever wants to do it is sick outta their mind

I guess it depends on the situation, but assisting in the grieving process, or completing it yourself definitely changes a person.

the most recent being my best friend’s grandfather’s funeral. It was such a sad time, as it really pained my best friend to see her grandfather go, but it was great at the same time because there were SO many family members there to celebrate his life and see him off. I was in Botswana at the time, and they do things differently than where I’m from. I imagine that had I been a family member and spoke the language, I would’ve gotten more out of the experience. I think it was the second time that I had been as close to a casket as I had been. It was the first time I have ever experienced an overnight affair; some family members had been at the house the whole week preparing for the funeral and the meal afterwards. It was just such an amazing experience for me, and I was really glad I was able to be there for my friends. The more I think about what went on, the less words I have for the experience. It was truly amazing and I hope I never forget one ounce of it.

More of an observance of celebration and respect for a person of extreme importance….Great friend, former Marine, body builder, long distance runner, mother extrordinaire, volunteer for any number of causes….The entire world is a little less bright…A small town and over 600 in attendance…I am honored to be counted as one of her friends…and am a richer person because of this…

April 15….at the county fairgrounds….It’s the only place in the county big enough…to hold all of her friends….