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The funeral… | February 5, 2024
Yesterday, we buried my mother.
The feelings of conflict were tremendous.
Super sad. Half way funny.
Then came lunch and a ton of different stories.
Like the happy one which I’ll share with you now…
When I was in fifth grade, I got sent home with a note to my parents, accusing me of plagiarism.
My parents called me into their room that evening…
(which was always a bad sign when you were signaled out from your sibs),
and they asked me about the poem and where I found it.
I told them I found it in my heart and recited it.
They were dumbstruck.
I went on to be accused of plagiarism, but not before my mother went out and bought me this wonderful notebook.
It said “Scribbles” and had a special “poetry” pen attached.
From then on, I was off.
And the rest is history.
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I understand the conflicting feelings. I love this story.
Condolences
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Comment by Flower Roberts — February 5, 2024 @ 10:24 AM
Thank you, Flower. Sometimes the feelings are overwhelming.
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Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — February 5, 2024 @ 10:38 AM
Oh, Phylis, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. But what an inspiring story you shared about her! I am in tears.
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Comment by Mary Ellen Gambon — February 5, 2024 @ 10:39 AM
Smiles, laughter, aren’t they sometimes the same?
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Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — February 5, 2024 @ 10:43 AM
Sending sincere condolences! Great story ! Powerful !
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Comment by Nancy — February 5, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and your family. It’s wonderful that you had joyful memories to share as well. Keep those close by when the grief gets overwhelming.
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Comment by 17mwatson — February 5, 2024 @ 11:06 AM
I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s really tough to lose a loving mother. What a great story! So inspiring. ❤️❤️
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Comment by Marilyn Markham Petrich — February 5, 2024 @ 11:24 AM
I’m so sorry Phylis.
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Comment by Hetty Eliot — February 6, 2024 @ 1:02 AM
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s important to remember the positive side and stories. I lost my sister and mother in my junior and senior year of high school. The important part was I felt they were right there for me and they’re still there.
Keep thinking about your mother’s good side so any bad things take a back seat and go away with time.
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Comment by Ed Lugge — February 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Ed, it’s wonderful that you have such rich memories and that they live with you even today.
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Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — February 6, 2024 @ 10:44 AM
Phillys, you have my deepest sympathies. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones. 🙏❤️
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Comment by Daniel Vincent — February 6, 2024 @ 4:14 PM
Thanks so much, Daniel.
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Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — February 6, 2024 @ 4:18 PM
I pray for God to grant you strength. Rest assure, you will see her again and until that time hold the good memories in your heart ❤️
Amy Ketterer
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Comment by Amy Ketterer — February 7, 2024 @ 9:25 AM