Remember my list of topics from the very first post? One of my topics was about how much I love in a town close to everything and seeing randomly seeing family. Today was not so random but one of those heartwarming moments.
Today we buried Aaron's beloved Aunt Eileen. She was the last of Aaron's grandfather's sisters. Only one sibling left of 9. She was a great lady and prided herself in being the family historian. With over 60 nieces and nephews, she had great reason to be proud. She was a very close friend of Aaron's grandmother who passed just two short weeks ago leaving one brother also.
So once again we donned our favorite "dress-up" clothes to go to a funeral. Not the most pleasant of affairs, but not terrible either. For me there is a strong sense of belonging; a strong pride in family ties. Many generations gathering to share goodbyes to our link to the past while moving forward creating bonds with our future.
Both sole siblings were at St. Lawrence Catholic Church for the funeral. Each different with their own memories but ready and willing to share to give the family continuation.