Hanging In there

[puppetmaker]

The funeral was peaceful. It allowed us to remember Robbie as we all knew him. There was comfort among friends and meeting other people that Robbie's life had touched. And he had touched a lot of people's lives. He will be missed and he will be remembered by each and every one of us. Robbie had a way of making his own path and seeing what was off the usual way of going. I am going to try that for myself and see what I can see.

I have also come to the conclusion that I am tired of see some people I count as friends only at funerals. We need to come up with some picnics or dinners or something so we have some other memories to pepper in with the pain. I'll give it more thought after Labor Day. Honestly it will probably be more like October. I haven't had a September this packed in my life.

Got the cat sitters sorted out for our trip. Now I need to get the supplies for the cats so they can be sat. I also have to get the house in some kind of shape before it is sat.

And then there are the objects for the art show which I am still working on. I have a cunning plan for what I am going to show and I have already talked to the wonderful art show directors as to what is going on. I don't think that Anne and John Parise really get enough credit for what they do. That art show is a bear with a tiger and a lion tossed in and they manage to get it done every year.

I am grateful for how Robbie's life touched mine and caused me to look at the world slightly differently.

Comments

[mabfan.livejournal.com]

I have also come to the conclusion that I am tired of see some people I count as friends only at funerals.

I know what you mean. The world is such a busy place, and we're all so scattered, that it sometimes seems like the only times we gather is when there's a tragedy.

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

Or a wedding.

But as we get older there are more of the former and less of the latter.

It sucks.

I wish I knew the answer.

Reunions

[jag-trek.livejournal.com]

You definitely need to plan something. I have friends that I have known for over 30 years. We only saw each other at the sad times as well. We planned a picnic this summer and over 30 people showed up. It was the best time. We are now planning something for November.

[bayarts.livejournal.com]

My condolences for your loss.

Funerals can be good for driving home the point that one needs to really connect and to live life while one can. yes?

[gryphonrose.livejournal.com]

"I have also come to the conclusion that I am tired of see some people I count as friends only at funerals. We need to come up with some picnics or dinners or something so we have some other memories to pepper in with the pain."

Damn straight.

seeing friends at funerals

[lyonessnyc.livejournal.com]

Agreed completely. we used to have picnics and get-togethers -- we need to do it again. Even if not everybody can get to every party (i.e. a particular date is not convenient for *everybody*), we need to do them.

I was thinking about poor Ariel a lot last night. I wasn't much older than she is when I lost my first close friend, so I know a bit of how she's feeling. My heart really goes out to her. I know she doesn't really know who I am (esp, judging from the "Who are you?" looks I get whenever I say hi to her :-), but please tell her again how sorry I am for her loss.

As for the next big get-together, we're sorry you and Peter won't be able to make it, but I totally understand that conflict! :-D (Personally, I'm highly amused that I picked the same day the others did to get married!)