A little bummed

Wow. I have never seen anything like the service I saw this afternoon. Kathy, her mom and I arrived shortly after 3:00 when the viewing began, and there was already a line of people stretching out to the entrance through two chapels at the funeral home. The line never diminished until after the service closed at 5:00. Literally hundreds of people came to pay their respects to this undeniably well-loved family. Even though I am still a bit of an "outsider" having only lived here for less than five years, I still saw people I knew from other situations whom I had no idea were in any way connected to this family. It was heartening and heartbreaking at the same time. I know that Angie (the widow) has not really slept much the past couple of days, and I know what sleep the children have had has been troubled at best. I am sure they will sleep tonight, if only from the sheer exhaustion of putting on a brave face to accept the condolances of a parade of people, each reminding Angie, Brian and Brittany of their departed Husband and Father. I know it's part of the process, but it seems almost cruel to expect so much from a greiving family - especially the kids. I'm not sure they could have handled one more hug, kiss or pat on the head. I only hope that such a tremendous show of support provides a degree of comfort, and a good return on the strength they had to invest just to receive it.

Thank you all again,
Bryan & Kat
 
Bit late,my PC blew it's mind,but hope your friend does ok.

The roads here in WV are a trip,back in my home state of CA they were there own special kind of hell but there it was the drivers and not deer you had to worry about :eek:

And I'll let you in on a secret:I'm 33 and have never driven in my life,trying to get the ok to drive now but not so sure I'll do much of it.

Tell'er to stay strong,life sucks so fling it back! :thumbup:
 
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