Tag Archives: funeral

A dinner date

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Clearing old receipts out of my purse, I once again came across a photo and remembered… Stiletto heels, long black gloves, glitzy jewels … I was making a very special effort for him that night. The gown looked amazing. I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Grief, Life, Love and Laughter | Tagged confidence, evening dress, fast food, freedom, funeral, love, MacDonalds, memoirs, promises | 59 Comments

A link in the chain

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“… and one of these days you will know a world in which I no longer exist.” “I don’t know that I can imagine that.” “Possibly not. I have always been part of your world. Before you were born, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged being, death, example, existence, funeral, future, importance, influence, Life, non-existence, silence | 4 Comments

Rite of Passage…

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Myrtle and roses Symbolic memorial Honouring a life Hand meets hand in compassion Hearts open to heal the void * No words are spoken In thankful recognition Only silence shared Each present in a moment Enduring eternally For Colleen’s poetry … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged funeral, memory, passing, tanka | 19 Comments

Memories…

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was checking notifications as I waited for a response to the email and read Sally’s round-up. I thought twice… and then again… before playing the video, knowing there was little likelihood of getting through it dry eyed. I was … Continue reading →