From a wedding to a funeral
Last week I shared with you the joy of my daughter’s Victorian style wedding. On Monday the husband of a lifelong friend died, after she had cared for him at home, very courageously. On Thursday we attended a moving ceremony, and said our goodbyes. So much can change in a week.
All week long I’ve been wondering if I should share these six words, which have played again and again in my head. Yesterday evening I spent some time looking at my daughter’s photos of her Venice honeymoon. When “we girls” were together after the funeral we talked about “old times”, as we always do. And, of course, the subject of Lisa and the wedding was raised. She sometimes lay in her carry-cot at the “Girl’s Nights” we held in each other’s homes back then. We still do, though the children are long grown. I felt that I needed to share these six words this week, and to share with them a couple of her beautiful photographs.
Lisa in Venice
The Palazzo Ducale, covered in snow
Did you ever see more beautiful rooftops?
These masked revellers were beautiful in white too
And wasn’t this lady pretty in pink?
But, of course, it all comes back to Lisa
Life is short. Love while you can.
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I loved the pictures! Architecture in Venice is amazing by the way.
Thanks for this post 🙂
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Venice is one of those larger than life places, Virginia. Once seen, never forgotten. Thank you so much for your visit.
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Gosh what a week youve had Jo! The photos are stunning and I love your words…they areprobably very true…
Sorry to hear about your friends husband,hope she is as ok as she can be at this time xxxx
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Thanks, Jess! We girls had coffee together yesterday, and she seemed to be coping very well. Early days yet.
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Joy and sadness…. but sounds as if your friend has a true friend in you Jo, someone she can turn to. Folks with no family rely on the reaching out of others in such times .
On the joyous side what fabulous pics ! Your daughter surely looks v v happy !
Very meaningful sentiments your last words, couldn’t agree more .
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Many thanks, Poppy. Us girls were out for coffee this morning. Trying to find normal again- slowly.
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Gorgeous photos and I’d love to visit there some day. 🙂
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It is the most fabulous place, Angie, at any time of the year. I love it.
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That’s wonderful to know!
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Love the bridges, I can’t believe how beautiful something becomes when you take a photo in the right light.
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We have some stunning bridges, even locally, but the skies seem to be perpetually grey at the minute. Thanks for your visit.
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Wow! How glamorous. And romantic in the snow!
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Yes, it really was, Kate. Cold too, but such a lovely memory to create.
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Beautiful Post – loving your captures:) Live & Love Large!
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Many thanks! Yes, it’s a good way to live.
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Jo, I’m so glad you shared your six words. Lisa is so lovely and her photos transport me back. So sorry for your loss paired with your joy, but glad that you could be there for your friend. All the best, Terri
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Many thanks, Terri. I did have my doubts, but have received such a lovely response, I’m glad I went with my feelings.
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Life is indeed short and we really should love when we can – thanks for sharing your thoguhts and beautiful photos.
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Thanks, hon. Appreciate your vsit.i
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Man, this life is so hard with its ups and downs. What you say is true–we must show love as much as we can while we can.
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Thanks. You have a lovely kind face, but I can’t find a link to your blog to return your visit.
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Beautifully said. So much can change in a few days… Thank you, Jo!
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And you, Amy. Thanks for your company.
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I am so sorry for your loss….
Love the pictures of Lisa!
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Bless you, Hilary. Many thanks.
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Wise words Jo. And the beauty and joy in your photos validate them.. Sorry about your friend’s husband..
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Thanks, Madhu. I was glad in many ways that he didn’t linger- he was only diagnosed before Christmas, but it was such a rough ride for her.
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This is beautiful and touching, Jo. I love those six words and we should all live by them.
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Thanks, Dianne. You just made me realise that I finished with six words!
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I agree with you about the rooftops and the sentiment about loving while you can. I think you chose well with your words, very nicely explained in your post.
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Thanks, Lorna. It is a sensitive subject and I didn’t want anyone to be hurt by it, but when you start to make friends in the blogging community, you want to share some of the not so good stuff too. It’s strange isn’t it, how complete strangers can become your friends?
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This post speaks of what is important. Thanks.
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Our friendship goes back to school days, Ann, so we’ve watched each other’s families grow. (and wane) Thanks for your visit.
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So sorry loved your words and photography left me speechless
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Thanks, Eunice. Isn’t it a magnificent spectacle? I’ve been to Venice a couple of times, but never at Carnevale.
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Gourgeous
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One day maybe … I will make it to the winter festival in Venice. Lisa look stunning – I love the couple in red and pink – some event.
Sorry about your friends lost, even if maybe death can be a great relief after long time of illness – the finale goodbye is always hard. Yes, we have to live here and now … the best way we can.
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Yes, it looked amazing, Viveka! There were 272 photos so I was selective.
Thanks, hon. I know you’re doing a pretty good job at living for the moment.
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