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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Beautiful Jo! Yes life can be scary at times. You can’t take a single moment for granted. Isn’t it a blessing to have children!
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Thanks, Nicole. Smiling to myself because I’ve just had a verbal battle with my 23 year old! (just a small one, and we’re still smiling)
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Is Lisa your only child or do you have more than one? 🙂
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James is the 23 year old, still at home and job hunting, Nicole.
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A bittersweet post – what an emotional time you’ve had Jo. x
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A proper rollercoaster, Suze. But I’m pretty lucky in all this.
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I so enjoyed catching up with the last several posts. The wonderful photos from Lisa’s wedding, you loved so lovely in your beautiful dress and the honeymoon in Venice. I felt like I was part of a movie…thanks so much for sharing them. Congratulations on your latest award as well.
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Thanks so much, Karen. It’s been a bumper few weeks for sure.
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I have a lovely Lisa too, with a bounty of red hair! We are blessed! I loved the pictures on your post!
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Thanks, Linda. So you do! I can’t take any credit for the photos this week. I wasn’t invited on the honeymoon (so tempting!)
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You Lisa is soooo pretty! The last picture are her Six:
I got him, I got him!!!
Venice would be a nice place to honeymoon (been there not honeymooning).
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She spent three years sewing his frock coat for the wedding, Jim. I guess he’s stuck with her now!
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Very wise words & beautiful pictures too – lovely tribute
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Thanks, Dallas. His wife is a very private person so I haven’t included any names. I hope that it will be well received if she sees it. I just needed to share it with my blogging friends.
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Love your photos. Lisa looks amazing. In life we experience both great happiness and sadness. I love your ending quote. Will be praying that your friend will receive comfort in her time of lost.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Many thanks, Francine. It won’t be easy for her as they have no family, but the funeral proved that there are lots of friends and well-wishers to offer support.
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Sad indeed. Mesmerizing photos, though. As always, a pleasure to stop by. Thanks.
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Only young, Ron, by today’s standards. He definitely drew the short straw, but he was a lovely man and well-remembered by many. I hope I can say the same when it comes around.
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Amazing lady, amazing photos. And what an amazing place!
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Isn’t she just, Madoqua! She’s busy studying for an exam right now, and doesn’t know that I’ve pinched these photos. (sssh!)
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Beautiful photos. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. You’re right: life is short, and we need to live and love in every moment we have. ♥
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Thanks, Dana. It hit hard, because it’s the first of our husbands to die. We were all feeling “it could have been me”.
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I’ve always found through life, after happiness there always follows sadness, and visa versa, a bit of the YinYang I guess.
I admire anyone who is strong enough to care for a loved one at home, I hope she draws some comfort from such a loving act, and is soon able to start living her life to the full again.
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Thanks, Vicky. She really had no choice. It was his wish, but she handled it magnificently. I doubt I could have done it.
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Nice pics Jo, so sorry to hear about the funeral.
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Thanks, Georgia. A relief in many ways, as we knew there was no cure.
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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
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Bless you, Tilly. Get yourself fit and well and come out fighting!
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I think your post is excellent, and your reminder at the bottom is perfect. I’m sorry to hear about your friend’s husband, it must have been a difficult time for you all.
These photos of Venice are fantastic – magical.
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Many thanks, Elaine. Very, very difficult for my friend. All we can do now is give support while she finds a life again.
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Congratulations with the wedding and I’m sorry to hear about the loss. It really makes you think and want to live life to the fullest.
Stopping by from Six Word Saturday 🙂
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Thanks, Nikki. Yes, living every day as fully as you can is a must (But exhausting sometim es)
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The two together were not a mistake – the joys and sadness are all part of real life. I’m so sorry you have lost your friend, but at least it was AFTER the wedding.
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Thanks, Viv. It’s been so hard, and in many ways it’s a relief for his lovely wife.
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thank you for sharing your words and pictures Jo – life is fragile and beautiful and we should celebrate it. Sorry for your loss too, I am glad you have been able to share lovely memories at the same time
and the pics of Venice are wonderful – it’s one of my favourite places on earth and I am hoping to return there again one day – thanks for reminding me of how fab it is
sending you some virtual hugs today xx
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Many thanks, Aly. Mine is the easy part. Not so easy for my friend, but we’ll rally round, as best we can.
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Beautiful photos Jo…. Thank you for sharing these touching thoughts.. x
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She never disappoints, Venice. Hope things are good with you this weekend, Paula.
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Life is short. Love while you can. So true… joy and sadness often come together. Life is so precious and we are vulnerable. And it’s so sad when we have to say goodbye. My condolences. Beautiful photos by the way! I love Venezia 🙂
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Me too, Cessie. I was enthralled by the photos for about an hour. Took me back so many years. Many thanks.
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Beautiful event! Lisa looks amazing. The pictures takes us to a place of joy, wonder and enchantment. This I carry today with me, “ife is short. Love while you can.” Thanks. Have a great weekend. Best wishes!
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I didn’t know if it was right to marry the two together, but thank you so much. For your kind words and the support. I know you will do everything you can to make your weekend beautiful.
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