As I have been on hiatus, life in all it’s happiness and sadness has gone on. Some of you may remember the wonderful wedding that I attended in September.
Jim and Elinor were married again after having been divorced for almost forty years. It was a joyous and truly awesome experience.
Sadly, Elinor passed away on January the 3rd. I know that the last three months of her life were among the happiest she had, but her passing has left a hole in the world.
Jim has lots of people around him who love him and the support of a community that understands what “loving thy neighbor” is all about. Mary is very lost without her mother, but struggles to honor her mother’s wish that she live a happy life.
Elinor was honored with one of the most intimate, heart-touching funerals I have ever attended. She was tended to with love and respect at every step along the way.
She now waits for Jim to meet with her again, but understands we want him here with us for as long as the Lord sees fit.
She was my second momma. I will miss her dearly.
9 comments:
Oh, I am so sorry to learn this news. I wondered why you had been absent for so long. That casket was a work of art. I'll bet it was built by a loving friend.
i am sorry for the loss of your friend...that is a pretty awesome casket....good to see you....
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the beautiful wedding pictures that you posted. And these touching photos are a nice tribute to your friend.
I remember the wedding pictures very well. So sorry to hear of this sad event. Your tribute to her here is just beautiful.
Welcome back to blogland. I'm so sorry for your loss. These pictures are so touching, what a lovely tribute to Elinor.
welcome back and sorry for your loss..Beautiful tribute to your friend.Hugs
Magpie, you have written a pictured one of those posts which is at once Happy and Joyful...the filled with sadness.
Bless you (again) and--as mother wished for her daughter--you too, live a life of happiness...when this period of mourning has met with the realities of life.
PEACE!
Magpie, how you have been missed. I am so sad to hear this news. You post and the photos are just amazing. Wishing you peace.
Oh my! Happiness and sadness all at once. Very touching. My heart is breaking. MB
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