Funeral trip?

[jediskelton]

Been trying to decide if I'm going to longview this sunday for my drama teacher's funeral. Not sure how his death is effecting me, if at all. I know it sounds morbid but I've had the deal with so many family deaths due to cancer that it doesn't really impact me that much

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[sd6]

Keep in mind that it won't be a funeral per se, but a "life celebration." I'm guessing the funeral will be a small family affair held in private.

We're going...if that makes any difference.

But ultimately, do what your gut dictates. It doesn't make one 'good' or 'bad' to grieve when and where they do.

[jediskelton]

I thought about all last night and I think I'm going to be staying home.

My PTO is limited right now and I need to build it up for any future medical emergencies, plus the inevitable move this spring. I think Dana would appreciate the need to focus on the living.

Had the first line of the poem below pop in my head last night. Ultimately, it was this poem that helped make my decision.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

I will miss him, for sure. But I know he will move into the next world when he is ready, probably after his grandchild is born. :)

[nuke_c]

I have not been giving the details yet, so I don't know if I am going either.

[jediskelton]

It's at the Longview Community Church at 3pm on March 11th. You can do a archive search at www.tdn.com for all the articles.

Click here for a slideshow tribute to Dana