Working through it…

Aren’t people lovely? I went to yoga class this morning and Jaime hugged me tight and said she was sorry to hear about my Mum and how was I doing? Then Margaret came and hugged me tight too, and offered her condolences through words, deeds, a card and a gift. So uplifting. So blessed. Felt a bit better after my yoga class!

John has had a better day today as well. He had a bit of a lie-in and then was up and about when I got back from yoga, ready for a chat with Moira, our lovely Lay Reader, who is going to officiate at Mum’s funeral. It was good to see Moira, even in such circumstances, because she has been an amazing advocate on my faith journey. In recent years, she has frequently had my back.

We made good progress on the Order of Service and had a good chat about what Mum wanted, and within the hour we were all done and dusted.

After we’d waved Moira on her way, John went into the garage to have a faff about with the Lotus. He’s keen to sort out exactly what needs doing so that when George comes on Thursday to help, they’ll have some idea about what’s what.

John managed to socialise a bit too. Pete walked past and stayed to chat to him on the way into the village; and I believe he did the same on his way back home. Cheered John up anyway. Pete’s always good company.

Meanwhile, I quickly grabbed a bite to eat and then shot off to the Birmingham Register Office to collect Mum’s death certificate. How many copies do we need? Heaven knows! I wasn’t sure and the Registrar wasn’t able to help. “Everyone’s circumstances are different,” she said, politely. Oh, right…….

It was a good run into Birmingham and out again and I felt I had achieved something, which is pretty good when you feel like you are paddling against the tide.

Home again, I made a cup of tea and John and I sat had just down in the lounge when the doorbell rang. It was my friend, Kaye. “I’ve got a parcel for you,” she said, grinning from ear-to-ear. She held the parcel out. It was from Amazon, addressed to John – yes, 138 Station Road. I looked at her, puzzled. “It came to my house,” she laughed, “it’s a good job I know you!” We chuckled – fancy that! Our address is nothing like Kaye’s address.

Anyway, it was very nice to be able to invite Kaye in for a cup of tea and chat. It’s such a long time since we did that and we thoroughly enjoyed her visit. Another person who is always good compapny!

Blessings, eh? Lots and lots of lovely sympathy cards which have been unexpected. Lots of friends already extended their condolences on e-chats, so I really wasn’t expecting cards. But I am very pleased to be receiving them. I am finding them really helpful – especially the messages contained in them. There was a very pretty one from Kelv and Ren today which is so pretty I’m just having to share…. apparently, flowers are very good for your mental health – fractals, y’know…….

Take care everyone. God bless.