Five Colleagues and a Funeral
Sarah's funeral/Life Celebration was actually a beautiful thing. The church was filled to overflowing and her brother-in-law gave a glowing and honest tribute.
I've often said that these sorts of events for older relatives, et al, are often easier to cope with, but losing a peer and a colleague is harder.
There were a few of her former co-workers there, and many others who couldn't attend because word had only just started to get around and they couldn't get away. However, in what we feel is a fitting tribute, a number of us will be getting together in a few weeks' time at our favourite watering hole (and Sarah's, as well) to say our own good-byes.
There's nothing like the right time and the right place for a life celebration. We'll do it in style.
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We as humans are cool with the whole "grow old and die" thing. We have yet to find a way to deal with an accelerated schedule in Death's office. I had to attend a high school friend's funeral before any of us had hit thirty. Then recently, my former boss/colleague/friend from Seneca College who went missing in a canoe. It is never easy.
Celebrate for them now. Celebrate with them through the rest of your life, remembering that everything is fleeting and fragile so enjoy it all while one can.
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