The funeral was yesterday and it was really beautiful. So many people came and said the same kind things, after sharing their disbelief–no one believed it–and it’s comforting to know that my grandfather was so much a part of this town, and the memories he leaves behind are good ones. I gave the eulogy–I couldn’t tell you how I did it, but three and a half pages later, I was back in my seat and it had been read.
I was very close to my grandfather. I don’t know how it’s going to work without him.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send their sympathy, condolences, thoughts, good wishes and prayers. My family and I appreciate them. I’m trying to get back to each one, but it’s a little slow-going. Just please know that it helped.
Meanwhile, I’m going try to kick back into the old routine in the coming week as best as I can, but for this weekend, mostly I’m going to relax and try not to melt. Jeeze, it’s hot.
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Saturday June 7th, 2008 @ 12:39pm
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Courtney, I’m so very sorry.
Thank you, Nova. That means a lot.
The eulogy! Oh Courtney. You’re so brave.
I hope you’re okay my c-p. I’m thinking of you and your family.
my love and thoughts <3
i’m sorry, courtney.
giving a eulogy is the hardest thing. i’m so sorry you had to do it, but very proud of you that you did. it’s so hard.
Very sorry for your loss, Courtney. Take care of yourself–all my thoughts are with you.
A: thank you. it was tough.
Briony: thank you, C-P, that means a lot.
Tristan: <33
Kelvin: Thank you. I was warned repeatedly not to wing it because I guess there is a long history in our church of people winging eulogies and not doing to well or something but that’s what you did, isn’t it? As hard as it was to read from a paper, I can’t imagine getting up there without one at all. You were very brave.
Angela: Thank you, that means a lot.
I’m so sorry Courtney. if there is anything you need, please let me know.
when my grandpa died four years ago I was a wreck. you -are- brave for giving the eulogy. my sister read a poem she wrote at our grandpa’s funeral and I don’t know how she got through it. I wrote one of my own four months after he died and gave it to my grandma.
dear grandpa, you’re gone and nothing is the same
sometimes when i close me eyes,
i can see the tubes in your pale body and hear your heavy sighs
when you won forever, you lost your life. please may i ask, why does life feel like a game?
dear grandpa, i’d do anything to feel the ouch
of not being able to breathe because you’re hugs were always too tight.
with your passing, someone’s indefinitely turned off a light,
though everything good inside of you is now in me, of this i can vouch.
dear grandpa, at first i was angry you left me behind.
you had so much waiting for you when you woke up, you were more than just a face in the crowd.
i wished there was one thing i had done, just one to make you proud.
now i know you never judged, never wanted anything more than what i gave – all you wanted was just to be around.
dear grandpa, i’m ashamed to admit i can’t remember if your eyes were brown or blue,
but i promise to always remember your unselfish, unquestionable, unconditional love.
the gift you gave was more than i could ever dream of.
i miss you so much and i love you even more, i honestly honestly do.
xoxo
Courtney, my heart is breaking for you. I think about you every day and keep checking back here to see how you are. Please take care!
Oh, Courtney, my heart goes out to you. I’ll be thinking of you.
I totally agree with Kelvin. xo
My condolences. I understand what you’re going through. My heart is with you.
Lynn: Thank you so much. That poem is beautiful and heartbreaking. It’s a hard loss, isn’t it?? xo
Susan: Thank you for thinking of me. I’m trying to get back into the swing of me. I’ll be plaguing the internets soon. :)
Danette: Thank you. I’ve been thinking of you too.
Vero: xo
Suzanne: Thank you, I appreciate it a lot.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thank you–I really appreciate that.