Comments on: Random Thoughts After Wake No.4

By: sivinkit

sivinkit — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:54:25 +0000

peiling - thank you for sharing.

Passionista - your mom was an amazing woman and the crowd at the wake showed how many people have been touched by her life. I’m thankful to have had one chance to see her, talk with her, sing with her, and pray with her before she left.

jeff - i think you captured it well with the two words “raw and beautiful.” This goes against so much in our daily “bombardment” with only the “bold and beautiful” or the “pretense” we choose to live with.

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:34:43 +0000

I think people should be required to attend one funeral every month. Most are so raw and beautiful, they rip through the facade of life we pretend we have and reveal it for what it is: one breath away from meeting your Creator and standing before Him.

It’s probably odd to say, but I do enjoy me a good funeral.

By: Passionista

Passionista — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:56:28 +0000

Thanks for being there during this tough time, Sivin. the family appreciates it. I appreciate it.

peiling, thanks for the kind words. do act on that dream you had.

My mother left us on Thursday

By: peiling

peiling — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 05:13:07 +0000

i like this post sivin. i know i wouldnt be able to understand and comprehend the depth of a husband’s love for his wife of 38 years.. but i can feel for him. this may not be similar but i woke up this morning with unending tears rolling down my cheeks. i dreamt my mum passed away. in the dream i was so heartbroken because i wished there was so much more i could do for her, and that i should have spent more time with her.

i cannot imagine your friend’s hurt, despite the comfort and assurance that he would still see her. to now wake next to no one, no one to share your personal things with… like what he’s done for the past 38 years… i cannot imagine. only the Lord can understand and comfort.

my condolences to your friend.