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Just wanted to give an update that my sister's memorial service was everything I wanted it to be. She was so vibrant and had so many wonderful groups of friends from all her activities of skiing, canoeing, running, biking, volleyball , her time in Germany, and the huge impact she made in her condo community... I put out a call for help to eulogize her and boy did they step up and give me what I asked for with great stories that filled the room with laughter. It was truly the send off I wanted for her. We heard stories of her time in Germany from everything from running with the bulls and an episode in Sweden where a flag was stolen and replaced with her bra to a funny haphazard day where she thought her biking group had let out her cat and she chased it and threw it in her place only to find out days later that it was her neighbors cat... It was truly a service fitting of her work hard, play hard, Live Out Loud life . That was a week ago today and I am still reeling from a vibrant life taken so unexpectedly and the lack of time for us to have mended things and the sheer disbelief that she won't come bopping in on Christmas morning wearing her reindeer ears with bells and carrying her basket of other headbands and hats for us to wear... Gonna be a tough holiday season.. My husband bought a tree and it's sitting in the corner bare for days as I have no interest in decorating. Hoping my kids will step up.. Taking one day at a time, at least i am eating again... Thanks for your support...

7 years ago

Alexandra

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Veteran

Hugs!

Ledonna N.

Thank you for the update. Your family are in my prayers.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Sending strength and healing thoughts to your family, Tracey. Thanks for stopping by, and take care.

El Cee

Thanks for sharing the lovely story about your sister's memorial service. It is wonderful that her memory was celebrated with stories of her vibrancy and true zest for life. You and your family continue to be in my prayers. This holiday season will undoubtedly be tough for all of you. Continue to take good care of yourselves... one day at a time... one step at a time. Hugs to you.

RobinF

Sounds like a perfect service. Knowing she had such an impact on so many lives is really a great feeling I'm sure. Nothing to do now but keep moving forward. Thinking of you...

Summer

That sounds like the perfect service for your sister, Tracey. I'm glad that her vibrant personality was suitably celebrated, and that you, your family and your sister's friends were able to take some positivity from the occasion. Hold on to those wonderful memories.
Please take care, and take one day at a time.

Gail

Hugs to you.

Elle

Thanks for the update. The memorial service sounds like it was very comforting. It's very hard to lose a sibling, especially when there were unresolved issues. I know the hoiday season makes things a bit harder, so definitely ask your children to decorate for you. They may not realize you want help unless you tell them.

Eliza

All good thoughts to you and yours. Memorial services that bring loved ones together can be so meaningful.

Anonymous

Thanks for sharing that. It's great that in the midst of grief and heartbreak, there can be such a meaningful memorial service. My condolences!

texstyle

Sending prayers to you and your family for strength and courage to get through this difficult time.

Karie

Hugs to you

Barbara Diane

Glad to hear how your sister was so well captured at the memorial service. Glad to hear you are eating and if your kids don't decorate the tree I hope you'll ask them. I don't know about yours, but mine don't always intuit what I want.

Style Fan

Thanks for sharing. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

Joy

Hugs. May you have happy holiday memories of your sister and share them with the family. May you have the holiday that your sister would wish for you if she were there. It will be heart-breaking but I hope that you will find the strength.

Janet

It sounds like a wonderful memorial. I'm sending you hugs and support through the holidays and beyond. I lost my dad a week before Christmas, and my mom two weeks before Thanksgiving, so I know all too well how difficult the holidays are, especially when the loss is so fresh. Take good care of yourself, and your family.

Laurie

Tracey, been off the forum for a while so just seeing this very sad news. My husband has lost both parents this year. Grief is a powerful force with many manifestations as the waves roll in and out. Everyone deals with it completely differently - I hope you find your path to solace very soon, whether that is being alone or seeking community of others going through a similar time. Thank goodness for your large and lovely family. Sending deep condolences.

TraceyLiz65

Thank you Laurie, this is by far the hardest lost to date and compounded by the holiday season. I am reasonably well. DH took me to Kenny Rogers Farewell Tour concert this week and I have a few songs stuck in my head, that I keep belting out.. Music is so good for the soul!

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