All went fantastically well at the funeral on Friday. The mass cards were lovely, the flowers were beautiful. Don had ordered a 'mum' one and a 'nan' one from our lads.
I'd written a eulogy expressing all that I loved about Joan and how much happiness she'd brought into my life. I felt nervous standing up and speaking, but pulled up my big girl pants, took a few deep breaths and did it. My voice broke right at the end when I was saying my final farewell.
It was a good turn out and we had a 'do' at a private Irish club which was absolutely perfect. They did us proud with the buffet.
We spent a few hours there - chatting to Don's lovely family and his smashing cousins. They are such a nice bunch of peeps.
Don, myself, and our 3 lads headed off into Moseley to meet up with lots of friends who arrived sporadically over the evening.
It was a long day, very sad in some parts but (and just what Joanie would want) many, many laughs were had too.
I have to say I was extremely proud of our 3. Smartly turned out and showed such care and attention to Don and making sure I was ok too.
I am incredibly lucky to be part of a good, close and loving family.
The 4 of us flew home tonight, landed at 9 and by 10.30 I'd unpacked, put a load of washing on, showered and helped Jacob choose what pizzas we were having delivered.
Thanks everyone for all your kind thoughts and messages over the past few months. They have helped enormously. xx
ps...bit on the other board.
