When you are part of a large family, there are quite a number of occasions of functions that you’re to attend. Sometimes the distances to be covered are in hundreds of kilometres.
This weekend is one such typical ones where a death of a relation suddenly changed the priority and complexity of family coming together.
We had a baptism and a landmark birthday which were pre-planned and roles assigned for us to meet and celebrate.
Death consumed one relative when cancer won the prolonged fight. Baptism had to go on and the birthday celebration narrowed into a much sober event for the sake of mostly the relatives by marriage some of them who don’t even know the person who died.
But the question is, if we missed out on the chance of being with the person when he was alive while making sure to attend the funeral.
Both are important and to participate in the last journey is an obligation, expression of love and affection and something which people of our area are very particular about.
“But the question is, if we missed out on the chance of being with the person when he was alive while making sure to attend the funeral. ” This is often a dilemma in such situations.
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Yes indeed Tessa. I feel guilty that I missed the chances of seeing him in the hospital
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That’s life…it’s strange…isn’t it ?
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Itβs. At least we can make a resolution to follow in the future
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I’m extremely sorry to ask you now ..but you’re my honest critic π π I didn’t get any views for the last posts…if possible..could u pls read whenever free, and pass a review?! π π Sorry for the trouble
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Oh no. I will make amends. You are my favourite blogger.
Let me complete the formalities on the funeral and I am sure to get back to your valuable posts. Promise.
And by the way you are the first one reading mine and the comments are too precious for me too π»πΈπ»πΈ
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Oh god! I’m so sorry again … Take your time. I thought you might have missed the posts, hence thought to remind you. Your suggestions and feedback have helped me a lot.
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It’s a wonder that people can even raise huge amounts of money for your burial when you died due to lack of treatment
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Yes, that’s another fact
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This is very thought-provoking, Kurian!
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My brother married into such a large family he has to attend so many family events it pretty much consumed his life, especially since they all live within driving distance of each other.
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I can understand
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Beautiful thoughts,dear!!
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Thank you Aruna β€οΈ
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Well said sir.. π Can’t agree more..
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Thank you so much Ayesha
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This is a reminder to me to care and value every time we have with our loved ones.Our care and love matters to them.We usually realise this when they are gone but then it is already late
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Exactly. Take care
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Prayers for the departed soul.
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Thank you so much for the kind words
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This is a dilemma in large families. My condolences to you and your family. Take care
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Thank you so much Samantha
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Very true Sir….Its important to spend the time with the person when he is alive atleast few moments…
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Absolutely true
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Iβm so sorry for your loss. Cancer sucks!
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Thank you so much
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