Stuff and Nonsense
I had a post up saying I was fed up with all the drama, however I then decided to take it down as I really don't want to address it now. Given I'm fed up of it why did I think it a good idea to 'talk' about it!!
Today we were at the funeral of my lovely elderly neighbour. We felt quite honoured to be asked to be in the 20 people allowed to attend a funeral at the moment. My elderly neighbour was a much loved lady in our area. She was very popular and until a few years ago was a linchpin in the church. She was on all sorts of committees and would have given anyone her last penny if they needed it. She was what I consider to be a true christian. Lots of people claim to be, but their behaviour at times would suggest otherwise. It was a strange funeral with no singing and no shaking hands etc. Turns out we were neighbours for over 25 years. I couldn't have told you when she moved in next door. We've been here nearly 40 years! The part of the funeral I like is when they tell you a bit about the person and what they did in the past etc. It was strange being 'among people' again. Of course, today, the first day I've gone anywhere other than the supermarket, my hairdryer died on me just as I was finishing drying my hair this morning! I consider it lucky it didn't break before I dried my hair! Hubby would have been sent to the nearest supermarket to buy a new one had that happened, either that or I'd have had to wear a hat! My neighbour would have laughed at that! I've missed seeing her this year but I know she was actively praying to go so I can't wish for a different outcome for her, but I'll miss her.
I made four more masks yesterday. My daughter has liked wearing the larger 'mens' masks I made so I said I'd make her some more as she works in a supermarket and wears a different one every day. I reckon even after the vaccine we'll continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future, particularly in crowded places so I think I'll be making more masks yet.
I don't remember if I said I've completed one of the two albums I've made of our holiday in 2019 to Australia. It's a two parter because we spent a few days in Dubai, it was my sons birthday and we did a few special things for that, we spent a few days with my aunt and uncle in Adelaide and of course a few weeks in Sydney. There are a lot of photographs! I'm loving doing it. My mum has the album at the moment as she wanted to 'study it'!
I think if your neighbour was ready to go it must be a relief all round - sad though all the same. And I'm presuming that's your son in the picture - what a handsome couple they are!
ReplyDeleteI think her family were a bit relieved particularly as she died quietly in her own bed with no fuss. She hated to cause a fuss. It is indeed my son and his partner. They look good together don't they. x
DeleteHappy Birthday to your son. Our garden centres here in England have been open throughout...surprised to hear that yours aren't !
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for hairdressers to open though. Ours comes to the house and she is booked for the first day she is allowed...at 10am ! I might have to wear a hat til then.
Thankyou! I think the garden centres were closed to stop people travelling to them. It does seem a shame that B&Q can sell plants and remain open but a garden centre can't. It's a shame as this will be the second spring they will be missing out on the busiest time. I believe its April before they are reopening here. Fortunately I got my hair cut just before the lockdown near Christmas and as it's very slow growing all I've really had to do is trim my fringe. x
DeleteI hope the drama resolves with no stress for you. I did a funeral this year too, it was very odd. We could only have 10 people, and no singing etc. It is a shame, my great aunt would've filled the place up with friends etc. But how lovely to know you have so much love in the world before you pass, and you pass peacefully. Happy Mother's Day to you and your mum, and Happy Birthday to your son! They make a gorgeous couple!!!
ReplyDeleteFunerals are very strange just now and like your aunt, my elderly lady would also have filled the place and had a full church service too which was denied her. However as you say, to pass peacefully knowing you were loved is indeed lovely.
DeleteThank you so much for your wishes for Mothers day and my sons birthday. I'm about to get off this computer to go and phone him to sing Happy Birthday to him! It will be early morning there just now, they are 11 hours ahead of us. They are a lovely couple, thankyou. x