There were a LOT of dead people this week. 4 full pages. That is a lot. All ages, all different causes of death. Sometimes when I see so many my mind runs to the "oh my Lord, what if there is an epidemic going on!" kind of thinking.
Some of the interesting phrases, wording and information given this week were these:
"Ramon went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 22 in the presence of his loving family and devoted Chihuahuas, Pinky and Glory."
**Every time I read about people going peacefully surrounded by herds of people and dogs, I have to question how peaceful it really was.
There was one obituary in particular that was a column and a half in length that reminded me of ME! Holy Moly! She and I shared many interests in common. We lived in some of the same places, worked for the same types of charities, and enjoyed similar hobbies. She was another one who went peacefully surrounded by the whole family.
You know how sometimes you think you are being all cool and objective and neutral on something but when you go back and read it, it becomes painfully clear that you are seriously pissed off or hurting or just full of emotion that you didn't realize was there?
Read this:
"Glen Philip, aged 54, was taken from us to soon. He passed away in San Antonio, on Wednesday, March 21, after a brief illness. He had been a candidate for a liver transplant, and was scheduled to have the life saving surgery on March 22, and came so close to that goal."
***Oh my Lord. Can you just feel the anguish coming off the page? It breaks my heart.
Want to take a guess as to the occupation of this next person?
"Entered life's classroom in KY, 1/20/1910, graduated in TX 3/16/2012."
***You see that this makes her 102 years and almost 2 months of age? Miss Clara Lynn was a teacher from the 1930s through to the 1970s. Her family goes on to say: "Mom, you enjoyed teaching, cooking, baking, mailing cookies, candies and cakes to all of us; playing cards and keeping current. You kept your keen mind intact and enjoyed people until you Graduated. We're all o.k. Thanks for the Lessons. Rest in Peace."
The last one I want to share with you is a great example of people truly trying to see the bright side. They don't list a cause of death, but from the lovely words it gives the impression that she suffered in life.
"Mary Lillian, "Momma", was received into Heaven at 9:05 a.m. on March 21 where she immediately used strong new lungs to sing with the angels, flawless new teeth to smile at her Lord who she could see clearly with perfect new eyes, all while dancing on strong new bones with her friends and family that preceded her to Heaven."
**Awww, don't you love that they have this vision of their Momma? Bless her heart. By the by, she was 97 years old, and had a full life with lots of family. You can't ask for much more than that, can you?
While I love my family and my dogs, I'm with you. How peaceful would it be, really?
ReplyDeleteMy mom, though, during her week in hospice, told me that even though the reason sucked, it was one of the best weeks for her because we were all there together.