Wedding and a Funeral
The day we got back, we thought there weren't going to be any hang-ups. We were wrong. On our stop over at Calgary, someone mistook our baggage as theirs and, well you can only imagine how freaked out we were to know our luggage was missing. Luckily the person who checked in our luggage was on the same flight to LA. He had a funny name and lives in Oceanside. I should have taken their phone number too. Anyway we got our luggage back when we reached LAX.
Our plane arrived at 1:15pm, 5 mins ahead of schedule. The traffic was massive. Fresh from the trip and lack of sleep, we went stright to my grandmother's viewing. There were so many people, you wouldn't believe how packed the place was. Although I can't say I was surprised, considering how large our family is, it's just so nice to know how many people flew in and drive up and down family, extended family and close friends and even family of family. It was an amazing sight. And just when I thought that yesterday was alot, today was probably just as many, if not more.
Today I gave an improv eulogy. I really didn't want to do it, because I don't like crying, but I didn't want my grandmother to go without anyone saying any proper words about her and her life. I went on and was followed by her first grandson and her favorite grandson. I was happy that the three of us had enough courage to do so. It felt right and I was happy. I know my dad and everyone else was too.
Edit 07.31.06- Later that evening a few relatives came up to me telling me how much they appreciated the eulogy and how beautiful it was. That made me happy. Even though I wasn't prepared, I think I served my purpose. My dad even told me he was so proud that he wanted to start clapping if it wasn't for it being a solemn occasion. That kind of made me happy and embarassed at the same time since my uncle from Virginia was eating dinner with us. In the end, I'm really glad that everyone listened and everyone was touched (as far as I could remember), most especially my dad. If I needed anyone to hear those words, it would have to be him since he vied worked for my grandmother's love the till the very end.
Tomorrow is the funeral. It starts at 9am at Mary Star. If you knew, were friends with, or just want to pay respects, please do come. My lola will be very happy to know you did as well as her family. After the service she will be buried at the Sta. Clara cemetary. We hope to see you there to say good-bye with us.
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Monday, July 24, 2006
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