I have thought so much about all the relationships in my life and felt so grateful for them.
I don't know how I would cope if Ned or my children were taken from me--but I guess when it happens you just have to deal. I'm so grateful that I know that our relationships and life continue beyond the veil.
Today, in planning a funeral, I've seen how important it is that we prepare ourselves for this thing called death--spiritually, AND financially. If someone dies without any savings or life insurance--it leaves a big burden on the rest of the family. We know we are going to die and we know, if we don't pay and prepare, those we leave behind, are going to have to cover for us. Ned and I decided that next week, we are going to go buy plots and pay for a funeral plan. We just don't think it is going to happen to us--but it will.
Love you all.
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I'm soooo sorry Auntie Mimi.! Life can change in a flash! It is not fair....my prayers are with you & Neds family. We love you guys!!!!
Thanks for being prepared. We are thinking about and praying for Ned and his family.
Sorry for your loss...these kind of things unfortunately show how precious life and loves ones are.
That is such a good idea Miriam. You just alway's think you will have time for stuff like that, but like with Ned's brother, you just don't know when your time is up. It just doesn't seem fair for your kids to have to pay for their parents funeral. John and I had to do that for his parent's, and as young parent's ourselves, we sure didn't have extra money. It worked out, but was not easy. Give Ned a big hug, and tell him we are so sorry for the loss of his younger brother. What a heartache! Love you guy's, Carole
I wish I could be there today, just for support. That is something good to start thinking about...
Thinking of Ned and his family at this time. Love you guys.
Miriam,
Mike sells pre-need funeral arrangements. Its not for a specific funeral home...but like an insurance policy. Very nice for family members who are left behind. He sees this a lot and its so hard for this burden to fall on family members. Call him if you have questions or want help!
So sorry about Ned's brother. Love you both so much!
So sorry about Ned's brother.
It was a lovely funderal. I enjoyed listening to his father talk about Jeff. He threw out a couple of amazing stories that I am still trying to grapple with..... Parking the car in the garage.....Wow. I was impressed with the show of attendance and out pouring of love from his Club friends. I'm so glad I got to meet and visit with some of Ned's family. Timing.... Not so great. It gives me a little insight into Ned. I really gotta say that I like that guy. He is sincere and down to earth. I'm thinking about Ned and his family. Hope they find peace. Seems to me that they are well on their way.
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Thanks everyone for the kind words--I passed them all onto Ned. The funeral was great--good Jeff stories to make us laugh and feel sad. At the gravesite we played a Jackson Browne song called "Late for the Sky"... Jeff's favorite artist and Jeff's favorite song. After listening to the words, we all got a glimpse into Jeff's heart--I think it's how he felt.
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