Decisions



This evening was Syl's viewing and rosary and tomorrow afternoon her interment. The service was well attended, with three displays of photos chronicling Syl's life. As always, she was smiling and/or laughing and having a good time. It was a wonderful encapsulation of her life and the joy she brought to those fortunate enough to know her.



Syl's family was holding up well and my thoughts gravitated to her mother. After tomorrow, she would be alone in a very still house. How would she cope with her enormous loss and the reality. She hasn't had time to let it set in. Arrangements have had to be made, displays completed, food purchased, etc. I found myself praying for Syl's mom and hoping for as smooth a transition as possible.



As often happens in life, we've had to decide what to do about commitments previously made. We'd planned a turnaround bus trip to stateline for tomorrow. My sister and niece are joining us and they don't really know anyone on the bus. They've met our neighbors only once before, but that's it. So my spouse and I were at a quandary what to do? We've decided to attend the turnaround and proceed with our plans.



It's not because we've paid the money and don't want to lose it. That's the least of our concerns. However, it wouldn't be fair or right to leave my sister and niece on a trip, where they don't know anyone. Or, worse yet, expect them to also cancel. Also, our neighbors have been looking forward to it and we couldn't let them down. So, we've attended the evening's services, paid our respects to Syl and her family and will always keep her memory fresh. Come Saturday morning, we'll be on the bus as expected.