We just had Maria's Celebration of Life. Maria had it exactly right. Instead of having one or two people tell stories or emcee the day, she asked for friends and family to come together, have coffee and cakes, and share stories. I learned so much!
Each of us, whether husband, lover, care giver, daughter, son, sister, brother, in-law, cousin, friend, doctor, fellow volunteer or fellow artist doesn't know the full story. By everyone sharing, each person got to add more colour and threads to the tapestry that is Maria's life. Such a rich tapestry, such a rich life!
Love you sweetie!
Nikon CoolPix S3600, 36mm, ISO160, 1/250, f/6.6, 7:30 am, June 10, 2015. Fort St. John, B.C.
Canon EOS Rebel SL1, 18-55mm, 18mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/7.1, 7:35 am, Aug 30, 2015. Columbus, Missouri.
To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway:
Everyone has two deaths, when they are buried in the ground and the last time someone says their name. In some ways people can be immortal.
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