Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them .
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
It isn’t often you’ll find me reaching back into the faith of my childhood to find the words to convey meaning at life’s most difficult times, but tonight these words seem appropriate and right.
Tonight, a beautiful and wonderful human being has become one with time and with the universe, has left this earth and gone forth to the great unknown. If I could let her know anything, it’s that I love her son like he is my brother and that brother of mine loved her as much as any person could love another.
Throughout her illness, she demonstrated rock solid resiliency. When it became clear treatment was no longer effective, she demonstrated the strength of character I’ve come to know over the last 30+ years. When one is at peace with herself, she can make those around her stronger. And she did just that.
She exemplified feminine strength with rock solid conviction and understanding of who she was in this world. I can think of few people I have ever known more impressive, more confident, more tough or strong. More loving or sure. Tonight, I am sad to know she has left us, but proud to say I knew her. She leaves the world just a little bit better for her having been here, and far better than most.
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