this funeral was packed to its gills, our chappel was full, overflow was full, cultural hall (like a gymnasium) full, halls full, sitting areas full.. there was nearly 1000 people there. I kid you not. Not a dry eye in the room. This woman was truly remarkable and I felt so humbled to be counted as one of the women that knew her and called her my friend.
She always was the life of any party, get together, anything and always provided an abundance of laughter, food and love. Someone spoke today and said they're no longer afraid to die because when they do Becci will be there and she'll exclaim! "HI! I'm so glad you're here!!!" and have a cassarole in one hand and plate of cookies in the other"! She did SO much and had 7 kids...was on all sorts of committees, worked 2 jobs, never ever discouraged she always saw the bright side, sometimes the sensible side of things..always had this unwavering faith and it sustained her through her brief life.
What a wonderful tribute this funeral was today. I stood up to leave and looked back and itw as like man we're violating SO many fire codes!!!! I couldn't belive it, never saw anything like it.
The most somber part was seeing Timmy's best friend in tears, Nathanael's nursery buddy, her youngest, had to leave early, he couldn't handle it. Amalie's church class mate was sobbing..it was so hard. Everyone else tried to be brave but you could see the cracks...they had held up for so long. I chose not to go to the cemetary because first of all my kids were too antsy but secondly I was at peace with things and wanted to leave with my memories. Not to mention I don't think the cemetary had room for that many people, I swear to you, this was massive. I chose not to go to the luncheon either. Again, I just wanted to be alone with my pleasent thoughts..
Kitty ~n~ Nathanael
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"This is the day that the Lord hath made..let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalm 118:24
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael• coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile•!
