Today was Linda's "funeral." It gave a chance to family members and anyone and everyone who knew her to get up in front of the mourners and talk about Linda: what she was like, how she interacted with them, what she did for them, etc. This "service" was as much spiritual as it was material and a good example of a celebration of life that was real, honest, and full of life.
Mel started the ceremony, followed by Ted Junior and then Arlene -- all did well. Next up there were nuns from St. Francis of Assisi (the founders of St. Mary's Academy and the Marian Center), fellow workers from the Spiritual Life Church (where Linda worked, volunteered, and had lots of friends).
Finally Jan Melloch spoke and verified dynamically the friendship between Linda and her.
We had some relatives from up in Northern Wisconsin (the Kursczewski's: Kenneth and frau) and close friends and clients of Linda from the Marian Center days. All this happened while Milwaukee (and all of Wisconsin really ) was getting snow measuring 8-25 inches with 50-60 miles per hour winds. As I write this the snow continues, even though Linda doesn't (as a live human being).
It was a perfect day -- except for the snow, the wind, the cold, etc. I shared "final meal" on Linda's behalf at the Final Approach, one of our favorite places to go when I would come to town. Farewell Linda, for now!!!
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