The last week has been hectic, emotionally draining and now completed.
With that, I’m slowing down. Once again today I pushed work on my father’s estate forward. Much is still to be done as I serve as executor.
So, for bed and basking in sleep I look forward. Good night all!!
Very well. That’s the word that comes to mind.
The funeral was eventful – one of those events that will remain in mind. My father was well honored. The family contributed in immense ways. Mom was able to be there in ways we do not fully understand. This morning our church congregation was understanding and came alongside us. They joined in that same sympathy with another couple who had lost their father last night.
Now, may God give us all rest and re-freshment.
At 7:40 this morning Jill and I were on the road. First to Rosetown to drop off forms for a doctor as we continue on the quest to complete my father’s will. Then to Moose Jaw to pick up the cremated remains of my father. Finally to Lafleche to meet with my sisters and finish off details for my father’s funeral.
All in all, almost 10 hours on the road. But, as the day passed those were hours of relaxation, listening to inspiring music and talking together. I do not wish a ten hour drive on anyone, but if you must, go with an inspiring companion – and in a car that makes 40 – 50 miles to the gallon (or around 8 liters per hundred kilometers)!!
A death in the family relates you to more than just your family. As an executor and pastor of the local church where the funeral will be held, I accrue other duties. I’ve been around town more than once. Worked on a Sunday sermon. I will have visited a lawyer, funeral director, friends, and family.
So, for a reprieve we hung out tonight with our AWANA group – grades 1-4 kids that are just fun to be with. For 2 hours we forgot pressing matters and pressed on to the “fun” stuff of life.
Now I’m home. Our lawyer has just dropped off some papers, I’ve completed some letters, read condolences, heard of meals being prepared for us and now, I am going to bed. Tomorrow we head off to the land down south to visit relatives and stop by another funeral home.
This has been an education — one which brings new appreciation for the work of those who assist and comfort us at the death of a loved one!
Thank you!