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I just got back from a funeral celebrating the life of my neighbor and friend, Elly Lemky. I believe it's been around 6 years that she's battled with cancer. 8 years since she lost her little girl, Elizabeth, to cancer. It seemed unfair then, and it seems especially unfair now, but the amazing thing was that Elly never saw it that way. I may not be a Christian like Elly, but I understand the importance of faith, and Elly had a lot of it. She remained in high spirits all through her chemotherapy, all through her time in intensive care. Even though I'm not of the same religion, the service was still beautiful, and even inspiring.
When I cried, I cried for the loss of Elly. I cried for the loss of my mother, who was Elly's best friend. I cried for the loss of Elizabeth, and poor Rob and Jon, who have now lost a sister and a mother. I cried for everything bad that's ever happened. But most of all I cried in joy and awe of all the wonderful people and memories times like these bring out. I want to try and remember that death is an honour, a release, and the moment you get to understand the biggest mystery of life. Death isn't something to fear or mourn. You mourn the absence of life. Death, however, is only the beginning of a new journey.
Goodbye Elly. Goodbye Mom. You'll always be missed and never be forgotten.
When I cried, I cried for the loss of Elly. I cried for the loss of my mother, who was Elly's best friend. I cried for the loss of Elizabeth, and poor Rob and Jon, who have now lost a sister and a mother. I cried for everything bad that's ever happened. But most of all I cried in joy and awe of all the wonderful people and memories times like these bring out. I want to try and remember that death is an honour, a release, and the moment you get to understand the biggest mystery of life. Death isn't something to fear or mourn. You mourn the absence of life. Death, however, is only the beginning of a new journey.
Goodbye Elly. Goodbye Mom. You'll always be missed and never be forgotten.