Tonight is a really dreary evening. Dark and pouring down rain. Fitting really. Today was Amanda's funeral, so the day started with sadness. I'm sorry, but resurrection is a great concept, but in the hard reality of loss, it doesn't really do it for me right now.
The funeral brought back memories of my abueltita's funeral...my first one, and I remember weeping inconsolably. Today I was asked to wash the body, which in modern day means washing the casket with Holy water sprinkled by our priest. I feel honored to do this....
Amanda was one of the leaders of our community. She was always there, organizing, calling, whenever there was a need she was around. I miss those monthly calls for the Comite meetings that she made without fail.
I feel so sad for us, and yet happy that Amanda isn't suffering anymore.
Must be the season of the witch
12 hours ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, Ree.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be a season of life and death; so much life with the budding flowers and birds and new green shoots... and yet so many people in my outer circle passing on or being touched by a death in their families. I'm not sure if it has always been this way, or if I am just more aware of it as I age...