When I was at ISU I had to take a class called Death as a Part of Living. It sounded so morbid to me at the time, but after day one in the class and listening to my professor I wasn’t scared to learn about something that still terrifies me. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve been in that class, but I can tell you it prepared me for a lot of new experiences I had later on. I learned that one of the best things to have taken care of is your will. While I still haven’t done that, I have had many conversations about what I want and what I would want with my kids if they still needed care. All that being said-in a nut shell it’s something we all have to be prepared for because no day is promised.
I had the pleasure of attending the most amazing funeral service today. Following that was another celebration with food, music, laughs, hugs. The love was tangible today on SO many levels.
As many know by posts I’ve made on Facebook my sister-in-law, Charmaine, her sister, ShaRayne, passed away on July first. I hadn’t gotten the chance to meet her, as our paths never crossed, however, hearing all the amazing stories from today-I’m sad I didn’t. She sounded amazing. From being an amazing child care provider, best sister and daughter to an incredible singer. That’s the part I wish I could have seen in person. I will forever wish we’d met.
My niece Ava and nephew Tre were at the service. I could hear poor Ava sobbing. She loved her aunt. It made me feel so sad for her, but at the same time, I’m so glad she was able to experience the amazing service that was held and feel and see the love and how everyone comes together in death. There wasn’t anything formal about this service. It was an open floor to come up and share memories. I think this is truly how any funeral should be. I don’t want to have people be sobbing over me-celebrate me! Tell all about the good, the bad, the ugly and the funny!
Death doesn’t have to be sad! I mean yes. It is. Obviously. But this family today! I’m in awe. Shasity is Charmaine’s mom. I was finally able to meet her briefly. She is a strong, strong mom! Her uncles. Her friends. Every. Single. Person. amazing. The love. It’s all you could see and feel today.
Please know that I’m only showing my utmost respect for this family in sharing this experience tonight. I’ve been to a few funerals in my life, but this one just felt so special and right and I left feeling like I knew ShaRayne!
Family is what it’s all about. We alway stick together.
Charmaine, Ian, Shasity, and everyone else in the Glass family. Thank you for letting me be part of this day. I send all my hugs and love in the days and months to come. And I’ll proudly wear my shirt and tell about Rayne and the light she shown on you all. ❤️
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