February 27, 2013
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Saturday 23rd February - part 3
Later in the early evening I was collapsed on a couch at the reception.
Most folk had left and only a few remained who were cleaning up.
The Sparrow clan decided to go hang out at Smugglers so the rest of us went to join them.
I gave Louisa my keys so she could put stuff in the car for me while I said my goodbyes.
The Terrano wouldn't start!
I had left the lights on when I arrived and now my battery was flat
Thankfully there were men around to take care of the problem.
Dave & David got some jumper leads and kicked it into action.
I hopped into Ella's vehicle with Louisa and left David & Sasha to take my Terrano back to their house and put the battery on a charger.
It was quite busy at Smugglers and our crowd sort of took over the outdoor seating areas.
It was a very pleasant evening.
I was so incredibly tired though so just sat and let it all go on around me.
Everyone was so caring and made sure I had food and drinks.
This was just a small part of our group - we were spread throughout the outdoor area.
Azzan was in his element!
Mahalia was delighted to be with Emma and wanted to party up all night.
Anson, Marah & Murray headed off home sometime in the evening.
When I decided I just had to leave I had the option of going with Sunni & Mat or Ella.
I looked at Ella and the tears welled up in her eyes at the thought that I should go with anyone else but her.
So I hopped into her car and we drove out to Richmond and talked and cried.
David had the Terrano all charged up and ready to go so I said my goodbyes and drove up the road and fell into my bed.
It had been the best of days and it was the worst of days.
Comments (2)
Raewyn, I so identify with "It had been the best of days and it was the worst of days." It is so hard to lay a spouse to rest. All day I kept thinking that Craig would have loved to have been there. A lot of his friends were there. Infact he would have known everyone who was there. I imagine it would be the same for you - thinking that Tim would love to be there to see all these friends - some you see regularly and others occassionally, a lot from close by and a some from far away. It was such a loving and caring day. Your blog talks of such a loving and caring day too. I am continuing to pray for you as your family and friends begin to depart.
Raewyn, you are such a blessing. I can't imagine the reality you are dealing with but just the thought breaks my heart. But you show such strength, and more importantly a trust in The Lord that is so sweet. I sit here many miles away and I cry.. In sadness for you and your family but also in joy as I can picture Tim at the fathers side looking down on you with love. Hugs to you.
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