We farewelled my sister yesterday with a lovely service wich she had prepared before passing away. The church was packed and many more were at the graveside. A very sad day. It is just so hard to say that final goodbye. Many thanks for your love and prayers. Shirley

the silver lining is she is pain free but you can never prepare for something like this. My deepest sympathies to you & yours SHirley! Hugs Loralye

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by shirley124 19 Aug 2012

Thanks Loralye, hugs Shirley

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Hugs Sarah.

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by shirley124 17 Aug 2012

Many thanks. Shirley

Shirley, You have been through so much, and now your sister is at peace. You must be exhausted. I am so sorry for your loss of your sister, I lost mine way too many years ago. Someday you will be able to remember all the times when she was healthy and happy. I wish I could give you a hug to take away all your pain. I will pray for you. I'm very glad your other sister is okay. You have been through so much. May God grant you peace. Love and Hugs, Jan in Colorado

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by shirley124 17 Aug 2012

Many thanks for your thoughts and prayers Jan. It is nice to know she will now be pain free. Hugs Shirley

Prayers are with you in your time of need. My sympathy to you and all your family... Remember the good times you spent together. Suzanne

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by shirley124 16 Aug 2012

We sure had a lot of fun and laughter over the years. That is what I will miss. Thanks for your prayers. Shirley

I am so sorry and God Bless you. May you find comfort in the knowledge that you see her again one day/Lillian

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by shirley124 16 Aug 2012

Many thanks

Shirley, you have my deepest sympathy. What a blessing you had that she prepared her service so it was a part of her and I'm sure there were parts you could feel her with you. Blessings on you and prayers for a healing heart.

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by shirley124 16 Aug 2012

Yes it was a lovely service. She chose such lovely hymns and songs. Many thanks. Shirley

Dear Shirley, so pleased to read that your sister's funeral was a celebration of her life. My heart goes out to you whilst you are grieving. Love and blessings Chris

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by shirley124 16 Aug 2012

Many thanks. Hugs Shirley

Yes, it is so difficult to say goodbye. It must have been heartening, though, that all those people came to wish her farewell; and grief shared is grief somewhat lessened. It won't go away, but at least you know that other people feel like you do. Don't hesitate to cry togethr with them, and also laugh with them, remembering all the good times with your sister. I know it's hard, prayer goes far to sustain you. Very big hugs, Marji

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by shirley124 16 Aug 2012

Thanks Marji. We did a lot of hugging and crying yeasterday. Yes it was just wonderful so many people were able to come together to farewell her. She was such a well loved person in her community, and will be very sadly missed. Thanks for your lovely words. hugs Shirley

Sounds like she had a lovely farwell. Just remember GOD has her in his keeping but you have her in your heart.

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by shirley124 16 Aug 2012

Yes it was a lovely farewell. Many thanks. Shirley