tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post1729017304259181131..comments2024-01-13T03:12:28.414-05:00Comments on To Behold the Beauty: Funerals and FamilyLinda at To Behold The Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-69109438740042997972013-03-04T16:50:21.835-05:002013-03-04T16:50:21.835-05:00Ann - I guess we should just be grateful for ANYTH...Ann - I guess we should just be grateful for ANYTHING that brings family together. :)Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-59761094827205272582013-03-04T16:32:46.414-05:002013-03-04T16:32:46.414-05:00It's rather sad the funerals are the only time...It's rather sad the funerals are the only time we ever see some people but with families scattered and everyone so busy I guess that's what you get. Thanks for stopping by my blog today to read Betsy's interviewAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-60462106645109977282013-03-03T23:38:00.343-05:002013-03-03T23:38:00.343-05:00Theresa - So true. The final good-bye to a loved o...Theresa - So true. The final good-bye to a loved one is made easier by the comfort and support of others.<br /><br />Thank you, Stephen.<br /><br />Ruth - The scenes were so much prettier than shown in my photos. Wish I could have gotten out in the snow and tried to do it justice.<br /><br />Hilary - I think the old saying is true: "Sorrow shared is halved; joy shared is doubled."<br /><br />KD - Thanks so much for the prayers. We don't take them lightly.<br /><br />Thanks, Gail. You're right about celebrating life with those we love while we still have them with us.<br /><br />Thank you, Petra. Actually, the roads did get bad when the snow started. Doug's brother, who was following us to the funeral home on Tuesday night, slid through an intersection and came very close to hitting a utility pole. No harm was done, though. I have heard of photos being taken at a funeral, but I didn't think it was my place to initiate the practice at this one. :)<br /><br />George - Thank you for your nice comment.<br /><br />Betsy - You would have gone absolutely nuts over the beautiful snow we had on Wednesday! It was perfectly gorgeous.Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-84626151924668468252013-03-03T10:27:22.627-05:002013-03-03T10:27:22.627-05:00Yes, family is important. AND sometimes funerals ...Yes, family is important. AND sometimes funerals (and weddings) are the only time we all get together. Kinda sad--but that is life. People are busy and living in different areas/places. Sad about Lil's death --but I'm sure it was nice to get to see family. <br /><br />Love your snowy photos. We've had snow off and on all weekend --but not much accumulation. I've enjoyed it though. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-63600320290850489012013-03-03T10:11:06.673-05:002013-03-03T10:11:06.673-05:00Thank you for the reminder of the importance of fa...Thank you for the reminder of the importance of family and friends. I think we all too often take for granted those who are dearest to us. The wintry scenes were beautiful, even though the situation was one of loss.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-18662325465669113882013-03-03T08:48:52.751-05:002013-03-03T08:48:52.751-05:00Linda, the trees look beautiful. You were lucky th...Linda, the trees look beautiful. You were lucky that the roads weren't icy, I'm so glad you made it safe and sound. So many accidents happen in such weather. And it's surely good you enjoyed the family reunion, though the circumstances were sad.<br /><br />When I was present at the funeral of my husband's grandma a few years ago, photos were taken by a hired photographer in the course of the funeral, photos of the people gathered in the crematorium hall. There were many people sitting on chairs, the coffin displayed on a stage in front of them which was covered with flowers. I was really surprised when we got the photos from my mother-in-law because I had never met such service. There are different habits even in one country, right? And to be frank, I'm not quite sure I like the photos. They are so sad and moreover they lack the atmosphere of a group gathered in a cemetery by an open grave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-64563702854092754842013-03-03T08:39:01.715-05:002013-03-03T08:39:01.715-05:00Beautiful images of the snow, Linda! Glad you had ...Beautiful images of the snow, Linda! Glad you had special time with family, especially since it's so rare that you see them. From the pictures everyone seems happy to be together, although there was a level of sadness at Lil's passing. Death does remind us to celebrate life and appreciate those who are still with us. God bless. Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-37571983324050862492013-03-03T03:00:41.121-05:002013-03-03T03:00:41.121-05:00It was good to see Doug's family and prayed fo...It was good to see Doug's family and prayed for all of you last week. Thanks for sharing. Glad the roads weren't too bad, but the trees were stunning.KDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-47761281936195055972013-03-02T17:40:47.598-05:002013-03-02T17:40:47.598-05:00So true. When I was young, I used to think it plea...So true. When I was young, I used to think it pleasant but odd that family could laugh and feel joy after burying a loved one. It's all a part of the process of family and closure. And appreciation of life.<br /><br />Beautiful photography. Of course I agree that it wouldn't have been right to pull out the camera but I bet they would have been incredible pics. Sometimes those mental snapshots are the best ones we take.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-70065370670796826762013-03-02T16:37:13.251-05:002013-03-02T16:37:13.251-05:00The scenes are gorgeous.Even with the sadness of a...The scenes are gorgeous.Even with the sadness of a loved one passing on,it is good to know there are happy times as well.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-89175363768161548022013-03-02T15:15:11.373-05:002013-03-02T15:15:11.373-05:00Family should never be forgotten or taken for gran...Family should never be forgotten or taken for granted. Thanks for the reminder.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031302234429148594.post-31027920426858864292013-03-02T12:23:51.931-05:002013-03-02T12:23:51.931-05:00even though they may be sad, funerals provide clos...even though they may be sad, funerals provide closure, to a degree - or maybe permission to grieve. glad you got to spend some family time.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com