A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL – OK

Late this afternoon I attended a memorial service for my friend’s cousin. My friend is still back home in Montreal. Her cousin lived here and after struggling many years with a breathing problem she passed away. My friend was unable to come because her mother was in the hospital. My poor friend has had a rough few weeks.
Anyhow at five o’clock today we attended a memorial service. I love it and will tell my children that I would like the same thing. First of all she was cremated. When we entered the large room there were tables and chairs. On each table there was a piece of artwork that the deceased person had created. In front of each piece there was a note telling us that we could help ourselves to any of the pieces that we wanted. I immediately called my friend to ask her what I should get. I took a charcoal picture of a young child for her.
Friends stood up when they wanted and talked about the deceased. Food was served and that was it. I love the idea that there was no regular service which is impersonal as far as I am concerned. I will tell my children what I would like even though I will not be cremated. I love the idea of friends coming to celebrate my life and taking home some of my artwork that they like.
Tomorrow I will hang up my Hanukah decorations.
Friday I will  make the loot bags. I bought back rests for everyone. I bought them at the Dollar store and they are excellent. Look them up. I will also prepare desert in small glasses etc.
Now it’s time for bed. Take care and hopefully things will slow down so I can read your entries. I miss knowing what is happening in my friend’s lives.