Un talked about

[Hash]

I am just wondering does anyone want to talk about the elephant in the room.

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[Hash]

It seems that just as in real life people wont talk about certain subjects on this board they are not talked about either.

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[sally]

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would you like to name a subject you think would be helpful to talk about?

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Death ,

in particular saying goodbye to Ann

[sally]

I still feel shocked and sad that Ann has died. But I am relieved for her that all her struggles and worries are over.

Sally

[Keziah]

Do we know when her funeral/ thanksgiving is?

[Hash]

No we don't!

Beautifully Broken could you check her facebook page and find out for us?

All the information came via Facebook

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I share your shock sally but I too feel grateful her pain and suffering has come to an end.

I don't understand why she died.

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[Keziah]

I wanted to send a card and realised I did not have the ability to. When my parent died recently I was touched by cards. I had never thought about them before but that little gesture, often from someone I hardly knew touched me. Since then when I have heard of someone I know or their parent dying I have sent a card. A small gesture but it was something I found helpful at the time, that I was a tiny bit less alone.

I know Ann longed to be with Jesus but that does not make feelings any less difficult. A friend has lost a young relative recently and whilst her head knows the toddler is with Jesus her heart and feelings cannot accept that just yet. But this lady's faith in difficult times has really touched me.

[Beautifully_Broken]

I have contacted one of Ann's friends for any updates. I will pass on anything I hear back.

Ann was very special to me and although we lived far apart, I knew I could always rely on her. She was just a lovely lady with a heart of gold.

Ruth x

[Hash]

THanks BB

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[Keziah]

Thanks BB

[Beautifully_Broken]

Hey! So I heard back. The funeral was yesterday. Sorry folks!

Ruth x

[sally]

thank you BB. I appreciate you finding things out and updating us, especially knowing how unwell you are.
Sally

[Hash]

THanks BB

[kathie]

Am shocked at this news. Does anyone know what happened.

Its very sad.

[sally]

It is very sad and shocking isn't it. We don't know what happened but at least we know she is with the Lord now.

[kathie]

thank you for responding Sally.

So glad she knew the Lord as her saviour.

[sally]

Her death didn't seem real to me at first and I'd find myself thinking of Asc and then suddenly re-remembering. There were no 'normal' grieving things like being able to send a card or going to her funeral.

I hope you can take care of yourself as you think about Asc Kathie,
best wishes, Sally

[Keziah]

Hi Kathie - no, we do not know what happened. Someone kindly informed us on here.

Sally - I agree with you, the shock of it made it less real for me. I really wanted to send a card also - when my relative died last year the cards received somehow really helped, showing that my relative mattered and was valued. Since then I always send a card - so when friends relatives die etc I send one. The doing, the ritual really helps grieving.

She loved her poetry, I was wondering if any was read at her funeral? It is good she was well known in her church community.