Inevitability

[mirrorshard]

I suppose it was too much to hope for that we could see the year out with no deaths.
So: Doris Kelly, 1920-2007. Rest in peace. Survived by three children, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and innumerable friends.

Up till two years ago, she was still as sharp as a needle - we used to do the Guardian crossword together, and she always kept a keen interest in the news. Her memory never failed while her mind lasted, but then she developed Alzheimer's and drifted a great deal.

We've been waiting for this for awhile now - when she went into hospital two years ago, we were preparing to mourn her then. She did stabilize afterwards, and her last year was happy and peaceful, in a good residential home. So this isn't a huge shock, but it's still a large part of my life so far gone.

The funeral is on Monday the 7th of January, so I'll be travelling to Colchester for that.

If you pray, spare a word or two for my family, please? If not, then good thoughts and feelings are always very welcome.

Comments

[lizw.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. And certainly, I will pray.

[lovelybug.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear this. Lots of love to you and the family.

[thirstypixel.livejournal.com]

My good thoughts and feelings are most certainly yours. All the best under the circumstances.

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

Oh, my dear. What a hard thing to have to deal with. And it doesn't matter how long you were waiting, it's still a shock and still a blow.

I'm glad to hear that her last year was happy and peaceful. This is a blessing. I never met her, but I can imagine that she was quite a character, if you're related to her.

You have my thoughts and my sympathies.

[shuripentu.livejournal.com]

*hugs* and condolences. :( I will certainly pray and light a candle for your family, and for Doris.

[elettaria.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that, hon. My thoughts are with you and your family, and I hope the funeral goes well.

[endless-change.livejournal.com]

I'll pray for you lovie.

God Bless.

[friend-of-tofu.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I am certainly thinking good thoughts for you right now.

Coincidence, perhaps, but I had a dream last night which (unusually for me) involved lots of people that I currently know. I definitely remember that you were in it and we were having a really nice conversation, but sadly I can't remember what it was about now. So perhaps my brain was somehow aware that I needed to be directing thoughts towards you? I don't know, but I shall certainly consciously do so now.

*hugs*

[midnightmelody.livejournal.com]

*hugs* There is a candle lit for your family in Westminster cathedral, and I will pray for you all.

May perpetual light shine upon her.

[keira-online.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Good thoughts, feelings and prayers heading your way.

[ewtikins.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you (even if commenting rather late due to lack of internet time).