Edit: I went to bed after a week of wondering about what I would say at my Grandmother's funeral.. a few scared moments but beautiful

Very nice words....sorry for your loss

This post may make me decide to change from being an AC.

Beautiful tribute to your Grandmother. What an amazing role model to have! Your love for each other is apparent in your writing :)

So sorry for your loss.

Hi CP, were you able to present the text you and you wife prepared?

Did it gave closure?

Last Edited by grumpier on 09/15/2014 12:50 PM

General but usable for such occasions.

the stone

I have moved a stone,
in a river on earth.
The water will be different than before.
The flow of a river, do not love you back
Water will always find a way around it.

Maybe once filled by snow and rain,
the river takes my gravel with it.
To him, then smooth and rounded inner,
to rest in the lee of the sea.

I have a stone in a river on earth.
Now I know that I will never forget
I provided proof of my existence.
Because, by pushing that one stone,
the current can never go the same route.

I have a stone in a river on earth.
Now I know that I will never forget
I provided proof of my existence.
Because, by pushing that one stone,
Water can never go the same route.

thanks grumpy.. yes, we''ll talk later... i managed with a few deep breaths and pauses... that is all.. god broke a mold..... front row seat i am sure of it....

you said all you need to say i n your post.... beautiful...

peace be with you and yours

thanks man.... done..... tired, emotionally exhausted... but nothing short of what I would have done for her.... I met an older man there, who apparently she baby sat 60 years ago, that never forgot her and called her by her nic-name "Polly".... I think that says it all....

Last Edited by CitizenPerth™ on 09/15/2014 10:50 PM

just to say, i used my notes and spoke the points, it was hard, and i cried at moments, but the thanks from all of her friends and family spoke the volumes of how many she touched... if only we were all made like that... i keep striving....

As do we all! God Bless OP!

Beautiful expression of feelings, CitizenPerth. I admire your ability to speak them for your family. At my grandmothers funeral (I am the first grandchild), I couldn't speak. At all. I wa thankful for others who were able. But she knew my heart, just as your grandma knew yours.

Wonderful tribute, CP! A beautiful picture of genuine love and mutual respect...

I hope when my time comes my family will find me even 1/10th as worthy!!!

My sincere condolences for your loss, but my warmest wishes for the precious gifts of the time & love shared with such a wonderful woman! May those memories console you in the coming days.

I have been thinking about you the last few days. I'm never good with words when it comes to this, so just know...you've been in my thoughts.