Last week, half of my dear friend Michael’s ashes were placed amongst his Australian family at Centennial Park in Adelaide, and I was privileged to be there for this final farewell… with Bagpipes lifting our hearts as we farewelled him. Life is different without him for the world of the living, and we are most definitely worse off for his passing, but so much better of for having known and loved him.
How do you say goodbye to someone you love, without it stealing a part of you, and yet, the love left behind leaves something very good within you, for you to hold onto when you feel sad for your loss. Is it a better place to go… who knows until we get there?! It seems I have farewelled him three times now, and I’m certain this was the last time. We all miss his delightful spirit and wit, and the unconditional love and friendship he always gave us.
Farewell my friend…
This is a beautiful blog Kate and you are so right when you say we are much better for having known him. He will always be hugely missed but what great memories! xx
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Thank you Jenny, and I am so glad you in particular liked this blog. Sending hugs always, and I’m sure when the time is right, you will do this too. xox
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😦 I am so sorry for your loss. . .
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It has been a big year with many losses… as I keep telling myself, “The more we hurt, the more we loved“.
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Excellent response.
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I’m so sorry Kate that your friend has passed away. I’m sure that he really appreciated having YOU as a friend too …… {big hug}
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Thanks my friend… I was glad to give him another sendoff… he always was wonderfully different to everyone else!
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Glad you were there for the send off. He knew you were there as he was with you at your side. It truly is wonderful knowing we never die as we have been told for so long. You shall meet up again in a new life. What fun that will be 🙂 Sending hugs and love….VK
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Thanks VK… it was I suppose, his third farewell from me, so hopefully we can all get on with our next steps of growth!
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