mourning
Yesterday was the funeral. The day before, the wake.
The wake wasn't horrible. There was wine. Open casket though, which was slightly freaky.
The funeral yesterday was rough. The service at the church started at 11am. Greek Orthodox. The church was beautiful, and the majority of the service was in greek. And the whole thing was sung/chanted. The service didn't end until after noon. Then we went to the cemetery for the interrment. It was cold and rainy. There was a Marine Corps Honor Guard present. I bawled when they played Taps. The folded the flag, and gave it to the family.
After the burial, there was a luncheon. They served cod, which I'm not to fond of. When it was about time for me to go, Danae begged me not to. So I stayed. Eventually, everyone left the restaurant at 4pm - headed to Danae's place; she didn't want to be alone. So we headed over there. We hung out for awhile, looked at pictures, reminiced about the departed, and even ordered pizza. Danae had fallen asleep, so the rest of us decided to go. She hadn't slept in awhile, and Paul would be there when she woke up. We left at 9pm. (Dennis stopped over right after work)
I can't imagine how Danae must be feeling. I myself am drained.
Tomorrow is a birthday dinner for me at my parent's house, Danae, Paul and Leda have been invited as well.
I'd better clean the place up so we can head back here afterwards to watch movies or something.
The wake wasn't horrible. There was wine. Open casket though, which was slightly freaky.
The funeral yesterday was rough. The service at the church started at 11am. Greek Orthodox. The church was beautiful, and the majority of the service was in greek. And the whole thing was sung/chanted. The service didn't end until after noon. Then we went to the cemetery for the interrment. It was cold and rainy. There was a Marine Corps Honor Guard present. I bawled when they played Taps. The folded the flag, and gave it to the family.
After the burial, there was a luncheon. They served cod, which I'm not to fond of. When it was about time for me to go, Danae begged me not to. So I stayed. Eventually, everyone left the restaurant at 4pm - headed to Danae's place; she didn't want to be alone. So we headed over there. We hung out for awhile, looked at pictures, reminiced about the departed, and even ordered pizza. Danae had fallen asleep, so the rest of us decided to go. She hadn't slept in awhile, and Paul would be there when she woke up. We left at 9pm. (Dennis stopped over right after work)
I can't imagine how Danae must be feeling. I myself am drained.
Tomorrow is a birthday dinner for me at my parent's house, Danae, Paul and Leda have been invited as well.
I'd better clean the place up so we can head back here afterwards to watch movies or something.