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Thank you infinite monkey.
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01-08-2015, 10:52 AM | #47 |
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My heart is broken for you V :'(
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01-08-2015, 11:09 AM | #48 | |
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Everyone ended up gathering in front of the screen and trading stories and memories, it was actually fairly uplifting for people to see a lot of photos of him smiling and enjoying life. It took a lot of the downer out of the event and focused on the man and his life rather than on his passing.
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They did a slideshow at my ex father-in-law's visitation too. It was really nice. I was in 3 shots. The last thing he said to me when he was still aware of his surroundings (at the visitation of a good friend, my ex's best friend) was that I was always like another daughter to him. We got along so well.
Anyway we did picture collages for mom. She had prepared a cd with songs she wanted on it. Wish we'd done a slide show. |
01-08-2015, 01:10 PM | #50 |
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My FIL was old school. His funeral is the day after tomorrow, and I made up two big old school foam boards of picture collages. I'm really happy with how they came out. I always thought we didn't have any pictures of him, but once I started digging through our stuff, and then asking around, I got a lot of material. Scanned it all and made prints. His whole life, from baby pics all the way up to a month before he died.
Slide shows are good too, but you always get the one oblivious cousin who stands in front of the projector and blocks projected images from reaching the screen. And what are you going to do, interrupt the conversation he's having with Aunt Alice and ask him to GTFO? |
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01-08-2015, 03:00 PM | #52 |
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Anyone ever attend a funeral with an open bar?
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01-08-2015, 05:57 PM | #53 |
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Some open bar weddings I've attended have effectively been funerals...
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01-09-2015, 08:55 AM | #54 |
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All I can say is HUGS BV. I'm so sorry for all concerned.
Have you contacted your local ALS org. chapter? They can be a huge help. Before I worked for Make-A-Wish in AZ, I worked for another org. that shared offices with the local AZ chapter of ALS. They can help with a lot of equipment needs, cost savings, etc.
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01-09-2015, 12:54 PM | #55 |
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again the Irish
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Years ago I was telling my family I want my funeral to be a party. I want an open bar, and I want people to come up to the podium or whatever and talk about something really funny or dumb I did. I want laughter and celebration. Brother: Great, now that we have it all planned, let's set a date! |
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01-10-2015, 12:18 PM | #57 |
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So sorry, V. I know we've talked of this many times. It seems as though things have accelerated so much lately. I'm but a phone number away. Hang tight. FOcus forward. You've always been very good at that.
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Thanks brother. I know, and I will.
It has been fast. SonofV was decompressing the other day and commented on the speed of developments. He said, "I was so surprised when we got back from Switzerland and the walker was there (in the house)." We got back from Switzerland at the end of July. So by December, her bedroom was moved downstairs. It has all been very, very fast. @ im, that is hilarious! But, please, I'm patient, very patient, mmkay?
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Well let's not wait so long that we're too impaired to enjoy the party
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01-30-2015, 01:34 PM | #60 |
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emergency trip to the hospital now.
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