We held a memorial service for my mother yesterday. What you don't think
about when you experience the loss of a parent is trying to write a
eulogy that enompasses everything about someone who was such a large
part of who you've become.

People we didn't think would show up did, people we did expect didn't
show up, and it was a nice celebration of a life well spent.

My daughter and a friend of hers sung a hymn, just them and a piano. The occasion, their singing and the acoustics got people misty-eyed.

Now, we're off to Russian river - a little bohemiam town up
near California's wine country to hang out, relax, read, go wine
tasting, barbecue and hopefully go tubing on the river if the levels are
high enough.



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By: poindexter FORTRAN to All on Fri Jul 04 2025 07:35 am

We held a memorial service for my mother yesterday. What you don't think about when you experience the loss of a parent is trying to write a eulogy that enompasses everything about someone who was such a large part of who you've become.

People we didn't think would show up did, people we did expect didn't show up, and it was a nice celebration of a life well spent.

My daughter and a friend of hers sung a hymn, just them and a piano. The occasion, their singing and the acoustics got people misty-eyed.

That sounds like a nice service.

Nightfox
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On 04 Jul 2025, poindexter FORTRAN said the following...

We held a memorial service for my mother yesterday. What you don't think about when you experience the loss of a parent is trying to write a
eulogy that enompasses everything about someone who was such a large
part of who you've become.

Words are never enough to convey the proper sentiment, but I'll say them anyway: I'm sorry for your loss.

I know what you mean about a eulogy trying to encompass everything a person
is. I lost my last grandparent last year and offered to say a few words at the service. One of the most common lines that everyone who spoke used in their talk was something to that same effect of trying to capture everything or properly paying them homage.

In the end my Aunt said some words about what kind of a father he was, I said some words about him as a grandfather, one congregation member & another pastor said some words about what kind of a pastor he was. It was nice hearing about the different facets one person can play.

Even though everyone said I gave a nice & genuine talk I still sometimes think back as to whether I could have said more or if it was "enough".

Now, we're off to Russian river - a little bohemiam town up
near California's wine country to hang out, relax, read, go wine
tasting, barbecue and hopefully go tubing on the river if the levels are high enough.

Sounds like a nice break, enjoy!


Jay

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We held a memorial service for my mother yesterday. What you don't think about when you experience the loss of a parent is trying to write a
eulogy that enompasses everything about someone who was such a large
part of who you've become.

Dang it, pF - I'm sure you did them all the justice and love they deserve. Thinking of you and yours and offering my condolances to yous.

My daughter and a friend of hers sung a hymn, just them and a piano. The occasion, their singing and the acoustics got people misty-eyed.

Now, we're off to Russian river - a little bohemiam town up
near California's wine country to hang out, relax, read, go wine
tasting, barbecue and hopefully go tubing on the river if the levels are high enough.

Again sorry for your losses, however it sounds like ya'll are surrounded by family and those important - enjoy the holiday (If US) AND your celebration of life...



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We held a memorial service for my mother yesterday. What you don't think about when you experience the loss of a parent is trying to write a
eulogy that enompasses everything about someone who was such a large
part of who you've become.

I live hundreds of miles away from my mom and I live my live and she's hers. She's getting closer to 70s and full of strength... and I still live my life when if I have time I call her and we see each other like 4 times a year.

But when I forget recently she's calling me asking if I still care she's alive. I get it as aging.. respond politely... but yeah.. time passes quickly and you never know when you miss one call you'll remember rest of your life.

your stories guys about parents passing away and memorials... just remind me I maybe should actually call more often, at least.

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