jenk | Memorial

The memorial service was yesterday. Overall I think it went well.

Worry that came true: Not many people went to brunch (18)

Worries that didn't come true:

More people at brunch than the room would hold.
Nobody talking during the open "share memories" time - we went close to going over our allotted time, actually....
People not being audible (yay for people being willing to use a microphone!).
Technical problems with music, movie, lighting.
The volunteer "tour guides" for visiting Mom's urn wouldn't have anyone to guide.
Movie having a wrong picture.
Paper not printing or garbling the notice.

Jan did a terrific job on the eulogy. A few people commented on the music being a good choice. It was a mix of family, Mom's friends from the neighborhood, and former "daycare kids" and their parents.

My cousin Linda told me her godmother welcomed her into "the club of motherless daughters" at her mother's funeral. Linda assured me I wasn't alone, and to feel free to call or email if I have questions or problems adjusting to club membership. I thanked her. I also thought of

dianthus,

cooncat, and others I know who are also in the club, and have already been welcoming. :)

Afterward I came home, showered, and puttered about the house a bit. Some friends came over for pizza. I'd planned to get out Fluxx or Apples to Apples but I forgot. Guess I had too good a time or something...

Thanks for the good wishes, energy, prayers, candles, and so on from y'all. Tomorrow I go back to work. Maybe I'll be able to, you know, really FOCUS on work. I hope so.