A dear friend of mine is mourning the loss of one of her longest, closest friends...he died of cancer following a long, painful battle. Knowing he was sick a party was organised for his birthday early this year, a wonderful way to surround him with loving friends and family - a party similar to a Living Wake.
She visited him just the weekend before he died, but had no idea the end was so close. It is so important to be able to say our goodbyes, but alas so many people never get the chance to do this, and I'm convinced it helps in the grieving process. My father refused to allow me to return to England when he knew he was very ill and I never got that chance to say goodbye. My grieving process was very long and protracted I believe as a result...
Being my only living parent, it was a huge loss, leaving me very much in the orphan status...there were so many things I wanted to share with him, that I never got the chance to.
So many of my close family in England have passed away in the last few years, and I so cherish the times I spent with them. Each visit was cause for real celebration, close gatherings that I am so very grateful for. Death is a natural part of life, but while funerals will always have an important place in our society, I believe Living Wakes are the perfect way to really celebrate someone's life while they are there to enjoy the occasion.
She visited him just the weekend before he died, but had no idea the end was so close. It is so important to be able to say our goodbyes, but alas so many people never get the chance to do this, and I'm convinced it helps in the grieving process. My father refused to allow me to return to England when he knew he was very ill and I never got that chance to say goodbye. My grieving process was very long and protracted I believe as a result...
Being my only living parent, it was a huge loss, leaving me very much in the orphan status...there were so many things I wanted to share with him, that I never got the chance to.
So many of my close family in England have passed away in the last few years, and I so cherish the times I spent with them. Each visit was cause for real celebration, close gatherings that I am so very grateful for. Death is a natural part of life, but while funerals will always have an important place in our society, I believe Living Wakes are the perfect way to really celebrate someone's life while they are there to enjoy the occasion.
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