through my door, and I'm feeling all teary .
Just before Christmas a very long standing member of the church died, her DH used to sing in the choir, until his own ill health stopped him. She was a really lovely lady, and bought DH and I a HUGE box of chocolate biscuits when DS2 was born, and when she was at church used to spoil my boys.
Her funeral was at the beginning of the month, and, as per usual, I played for it. I play for all the funerals if I'm available, but this was a really lovely service, she'd chosen everything her self and the church was packed - you sort of wished she could have been alive to enjoy it IYKWIM as she loved music and her faith was really important to her. The church was packed, right up to the tiny balcony - the biggest funeral I've played for. They estimated about 230 people, including 5 vicars who came to pay their respects!
Anyhow, I don't usually get any "feedback" from funerals, occasionaly one of last people to leave the church (who are usually the colleagues/people that barely knew them LOL) will say "thanks for playing" but that's all.
Well anyway, this letter is from her daughter and I just wanted to share it.
Dear QOQ
On Behalf of the family, I am writing to thank you for playing at Mum's (xxx xxx) Thanksgiving Service on 3/1.
You played beautifully, as always (), with such expression. Obviously it was a very sad and difficult day for us, but you helped to make the service very special. We wanted it to be a realy tribute to Mum, a celebration of her life, incorporating the hymns and all she wanted and we are very pleased with how it went.
Many have said they found it a positive and uplifting service. Music is a very important part of a service, and you led us all very well.
Thankyou so much Gwen.
Mum love St. B and she'd have been thrilled that so many did their best for her on the day. Thankyou for all your kindess and support to her.
Love and Best wishes
xxxx
Just thought it was so lovely that she's taken the time to sit down and right to me for something, that in reality, is 'part of my job'.