Bright sun glistening through the trees illuminates the view to the outside this morning. A vivid reminder of the wonder of life bursts through to the inside this day. Soon we will meet with a few friends and relatives to entomb the ashes of a dear cousin. The gathering will be a celebration of the memories of this dear soul whose presence at times was bigger than one could imagine life being. Her experiences were expansive and her adventures even greater because of the insatiable hunger for reading she possessed. Her relationship with books and the information and vicarious experiences contained therein was superseded only by her love of friends and family. Burdened with multiple losses throughout her life she seemed to always seek a place of gratitude wherein she could relax as she surveyed the world around her. Today, we dedicate but a fraction of our time to the recollection and praise of one whose life touched ours with great meaning. Today we do not say goodbye for there is no need to say goodbye to one who inspires such great memories that live long in our hearts. Today we say “THANK YOU” for living out your dreams and sharing so much of yourself with others! Our cup of gratitude is overflowing!
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