11/06/2009
My first wake - Update
This morning at 10 I did, what Sam´s Mom asked, the first wake, as I was his best friend. Maybe some of my catholic friends might know the proceedings. It was a bit weird to sit at the side of the open coffin. I had taken my Biology papers w/me to have a bit of distraction, along w/a tablet of bromeazepame for my nerves.But I hardly came to read more than a couple of pages. Never I shook so many hands of mostly strangers attending the wake, or just briely visiting. Must depend on the family´s social status. Came home like half an hour ago, a bit bummed out, drowned by some Calvados and fed w/roastbeef sandwiches....Thx to all of you who gave me their condolences. Tomorrow at this time is the funeral at Cimétiére Montparnasse. Laters Pilgrim
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Again my condolences to you and to Sam's family. It must have been very difficult for you and overwhelming for them. Did he have any brothers or sisters? I ask because if he did, they might give some consolation to his parents. If not, then they need you all the more.
May he rest in peace.
Wishing you well in this hard time for you. Hugs.
Wishing you well in this hard time for you. Hugs.
Wakes are never easy, no matter how many you attend, and this being your first, and for a best friend, you have my greatest sympathies. As someone who has been in that place, that exact place, my heart goes out to you, I am truly sorry.
-Jack
I understand your feelings and suffer with you, dear Pilgrim. Last Oct. 11th (what a sinister date!) the only son--sixteen--of one of my colleagues was killed by a drugged driver. It was awful, so TERRIBLY/TRAGICALLY SAD. I knew the boy since he was two years old! Gros bisous, M.
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