The Rosary

                        

Last night we entered the church early and sat up front. The community came later and sat behind us. The feeling to sit in a large church, silently with others is one that creates my heart to feel connected to something beyond.

Though last night as my family and I sat upfront, I did not know who or if anyone was behind us. It was that quiet, that peaceful, a silent night....

When the priest started to say the rosary the response from behind was incredible. Like a tidal wave of love pouring over us, flooding our hearts, washing us of our sorrow, holding us up...

The beauty of living in a small town and witnessing the lives of many interconnected.

Last night I felt joy! I felt the love my father and mother have planted with years of devotion to their faith, their family, friends and community.

Thank you also blogging community for your tremendous support...

I will read the eulogy today. I have gathered courage and a big splash of support from your holding me up these last few months.

I am doubly lucky and it feels so good.

Comments

[gayle]

Your words were lovely and so heartfelt. I think your Father's life is a model of how we should act and live. love and prayers, Gayle

[Tina]

I have been holding you in my thoughts. Peace be with you.

[Kieren]

I have never met you, probably never will. but i love your blog. am thinking of you and your family. my motherinlaw died almost exactly a year ago...the rituals of death are so healing and necesary...it comes and goes like waves...be patient with yourself... it is so interesting to watch how those around you deal with grief. Everyone is different, I was fascinated by that, it helped me get out of myself a bit to pay attention to others. Kids are marvelous stress relievers!

[collette]

So glad you are surrounded by love.
You are courageous and it inspires me.
Continued prayer for you and your family Corey.
Much love.
xo
~c

[Julie]

Corey,
Just checking in one more time to let you know I've been thinking of you. Glad FH is there to take care of you for a few days.

[melly]

followed you all day like a shadow in silent prayer.....

[Tammy]

May your family continue to feel this hope and love of so many. I have been thinking of you today.

Love and blessings

[Maddy]

Dearest Corey, I am so sad to read of your fathers passing, I'm sending you all my love across the miles and know that he is in safe hands with his family. Thinking of you.

[Alina]

May you continue to feel joy.

[Karen from Wisconsin farmland]

"God never gives us more than we can handle." I'm sure Our Blessed Lady had her arms around all of you. I'm thinking of your mother......
Love and many prayers that others will remember Mom as time passes in the future.
Thank you for helping me to strengthen my faith, giving me a revised outlook on life.
Karen from Wisconsin

[Merisi]

I keep you in my thoughts.

[Merisi]

I keep you in my thoughts.

[Pat]

I came by to tell you, I'm sending you much love, dear Corey. I want to thank you for your amazing strength, that has helped me so much in the past few weeks.

I continue praying for you and your remarkable family.
Pat

[Lei]

Blessings, Corey!

[tut-tut]

The town poured out for my mother's memorial service; it is a wonderful wonderful thing to understand how beloved your father was in his community.

[M. Read]

Just returned from a family reunion to find all that you and yours have experienced. God bless you and all of your loved ones. Sending blessings and light your way. M. Read

[liz elayne]

sending you peace and light corey. i am holding you and your family in my heart today...

[rochambeau]

These words bring tears to my eyes. I know you are going to do a great job today! Continued prayers!
xo
C

[berriehead]

Find comfort in your memories & knowing that right now your papa is indeed in paradise*

Thinking of you and your
family with much love Corey*
it gets a little easier with
each passing day. Xoxo

[Brenda Kula]

Hugs, hugs, and more hugs.
Brenda

[Mim]

May peace be with you and your family.
Mim

[Colette]

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

I don't know the author. I wanted to share this with you.

[julie]

Thinking of you today.

[Deborah P]

Thinking of you getting ready for the service now. Whatever you say will be just right.

[shannon in oregon]

words fail me, but know i'm thinking of you.

[amber]

Corey, your mom has been on my mind the last couple days...So many years of love together. Kory's grandmother just passed, and she had been waiting so many years to go to Heaven and be with her her husband.As has been my own grandma the last few years. I know how much your mom is missing your dad right now, even though you have told us how strong she is...I just can't imagine, and my heart goes out to her. Please hug her extra for us. ;)

ox :) blessings.

[beachy]

Corey, these words just came straight to my mind for you...

"It is the Spirit which quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing. (Psalms) It is God's love for you (and your father's) which will continue to uplift and hold onto you through this next part of your journey in life.

[Elizabeth]

Wrapping you in the loving embrace of my heart. I am so moved at the uplifting joy your community has sent to you. Be joyful, dear Corey, in the beauty of your father and mother's life and love.

[k.]

with LOVE and great Hope...k.

[k.]

with LOVE and great Hope...k.

[Elaine]

Corey, we will drink a toast to your father today, his legacy, his family, his spirit and all that the love that he left that will fill the void his presence left.

[Jenny Rebecca]

Thinking of you this morning as you celebrate the eucharist and your father's beautiful life.

[martina]

We are there with you Corey.

[Rosemary]

I feel your strength Corey!!!
You are an amazing person.
How nice that your dad and mom are so well liked and known in their town. That must be a good feeling.
My thoughts, and prayers are with you on this day.
Rosemary

[Paula]

Sorry, I have been away, sick. But still thinking of you so much and holding you in my heart.

[susanna]

Thinking of you today...wishing you strength and peace in your heart.

[Star]

I'll be thinking of all of you as you move through this day of celebration and goodbyes.

[Wendi Kelly]

We will all be there with you today in spirit as you are reading. Hugs to you.

[Mo'a]

I am thinking of you and your Family today.
As I read your posts I am struck by the thought that our loved ones are never lost to us...they live in our heart.
I am sure that for all that listen to your eulogy today will see your Father in their mind and heart.
ooxoxoo Mo'a

[Pam]

Thinking and praying for you and your family today. So glad Yann is there with you! God Bless Love, Pam

[pottermom]

Isn't it amazing how love is so tangible just when you need it. May today be a day filled with tangible love, arms to hold you and hug you, eyes to smile and see, and an unspeakable joy to cover it all.

[Laura]

May peace and courage be yours today.

[Kitem]

Will be with you today, thinking of you with your papa in my heart.

[anna]

My heart is with you this day, dear Corey. God bless you and your family.

[Irene]

... .

[Ellen Cassilly]

Lean into the love
It's there to support you
it can lift you up so remember to lean into the love.

[My Melange]

I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers today Corey. You, your family and of course, your Dad.

[angela marie]

:)

(((Corey)))

[Sheila]

I will be thinking of you today,
with love
xx

[Julie Loeschke]

You are in my heart and prayers today, as always.