Tag Archives: Funeral

On the Subject of Men

Posted on October 2, 2020 by AECRM

This last weekend I had a wonderful time with my daughter’s family, who drove to Ohio from Missouri to spend time with me and take some of their belongings home. It was a wonderful balm to my heart to have … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Real Estate

Posted on May 19, 2020 by AECRM

My eye plumbing has worked a bit of overtime these last couple of months, but my days have been littered with laughter as well. That is a good thing as my dear husband enjoyed a laugh, and would have been … Continue reading →

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Theological Sorrow

Posted on March 3, 2020 by AECRM

As I have written before, because of sickness, we are homebound these days, and we have updated our funeral plans and our obituaries. Not because we are at death’s door, but because we want to make such plans precisely when … Continue reading →

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Thanking God For Their Lives

Posted on May 27, 2017 by AECRM

The year is 2017, and this is Memorial Day weekend.  For some, this may mean a Monday off work, a barbecue with friends,  a get-away weekend, and perhaps maybe even flag flying.  For many, this day blends right in with … Continue reading →

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The Color is White

Posted on November 6, 2016 by AECRM

I wrote a blog post yesterday and it is already on the scrap pile. A misstep and wrong direction. I begin again. Today I went to my occasional second job, playing the electric keyboard (which they call an organ) for … Continue reading →

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A Decision Born of Grief

Posted on October 30, 2016 by AECRM

Because my father was a lawyer who did a lot of probate work, I grew up knowing the importance of putting plans in place that protected those you loved. I grew up knowing the importance of wills, guardianships, and of … Continue reading →

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