To follow up on this, in case it gets searched in the future. And because I need to do a little reaching out after today.
My part of the speaking was just about right for me. I got a bit wobbly as I read through the reading but everyone thought it was beautiful.
Her sister asked the priest to add in a few words on what she meant to people. That lead me last night, to taking the few sentences for her personally and crafting it into something to sweep up close family. The priest agreed to read it before the Mass started.
"Margaret’s faith was was unwavering. She faced so many challenges throughout her life but did so fearlessly and placed her troubles in Gods hands.
She was a devoted Wife and Mother and has been reunited with her Husband and Daughter.
As a sister, she was kind and generous, and the very best listener, for both her and her children.
Lastly, her Granddaughter will always strive to follow in the example she set, as will her Great Grandchildren.
She will be missed so very much by all."
As it turned out, the priest also added his own bit into the Homily on how amazing she was and such an example to the whole community.
So even without an official eulogy, I think we all did our little bits to point to a picture of the beautiful human being she was. And I'll think she'll forgive us for not quite sticking to her wishes. We just loved her too much to not hold her as an example. The notes in her book for remembrance quoted her being an example for all to live by. I'm so blessed to have had her in my life.
