Executive Director’s Report By Darlyne Erickson. CAE
Planning a Service Through Sorrow and Joy We’ve about made it through 2021 and can looking forward to 2022. I know it’s been difficult for everyone, especially you, our members, who continue to be on the frontlines. Although still considered the “last responders, I know you cover the full spectrum and for that I say thank you. This week I received a call letting me know that a good friend had died. Something that I haven’t confronted personally for quite a long time. Death has not touched my circle of friends, acquaintances, relatives for the past few years and yes, that call set me back. I was here at work and thanks to both Miki and
Amy for understanding my shock and supporting my sadness.
and had shared experiences that we both endured and enjoyed laughing about.
Earlier today my friend’s partner called and through his tears asked if I would plan the funeral service via Zoom and I said yes. (I know I should have completed Glenda’s Celebrant training!)
During this process I was also reminded that she was a member of the Red Hat Society and boy did they have fun! It made me laugh and again, I found joy in the sadness.
As I worked through my sorrow in the planning, I found joy in the process. Going through my friend’s Facebook page gave me a greater insight into her faith, joy, politics, music, and an opinion on just about everything.
So that is my lesson for today, tears and laughter are emotions that we all share and remain open to as life goes on.
She was a strong-willed woman, and one I had known for the past 48 years. We both lived in NY in the early to mid-70’s
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