We're back from five days in Minnesota for my mom's funeral, cleaning out her apartment, and winding things up. I'm so thankful (again) to have such a great brother. He's the executor of her estate and is so diligent and careful about everything.
The funeral was lovely and meaningful. Years ago she chose a picture of herself she particularly liked--having a great time at my dad's retirement party. We put that on the memorial folder, my sister-in-law found someone (only in Minneapolis!) to sing her favorite hymns in Swedish, and we had a lovely lunch afterwards. The only thing missing was having her there.
We brought a car full of her things home that I need to go through. Anyone need some plastic hangers? ;-)
Again I'm struck at how few tangible things are left.
And how much the intangibles mean.
Thank you all again for your kind words during all this. It's much appreciated.
Catching Up
June 28th, 2011 at 07:35 pm
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June 28th, 2011 at 09:23 pm 1309296195
It sounds like a memorial your mom would have enjoyed - love the singing of her favorite hymns in Swedish!! Hopefully things will settle down for you now. Take care!
July 15th, 2011 at 09:40 pm 1310766054
Jerry