Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Today

Today is the memorial ceremony for Manuela, I've spent my entire evening working on what I'm going to say. That is now done. Now I have to work at getting a little emotional distance from the words. I need to be able to say them.

All that is to do, is to do what needs to be done.

Please, send me thoughts, prayers or any extra energy you have.

I'm gonna need it.
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22 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 01:10

    Dear Dave,

    positive (and even a little loving) thoughts are on the way.

    (And if you have to be emotional just let it happen. At funerals I can manage most of the time to keep myself togther. But when the remains coffin/urne are lowered into the earth, thats the time I am melting.)

    Positive thoughts on the way for you and for Joe!!!!

    Julia (from Germany)

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  2. Kristin5 July 2011 at 01:17

    Lots of thoughts and prayers headed your way. Remember that even if you get emotional, it will just convey the love and respect you had for Manuela.

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  3. theknapper5 July 2011 at 02:18

    Sending good thoughts your way.You will be honouring your friend and being real. What a gift for everyone. I have been to too many services that I didn't recognize the person I was remembering.

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  4. Tamara5 July 2011 at 07:03

    Good thoughts and prayers - for you, and all her family and friends -

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  5. clairesmum5 July 2011 at 07:15

    not much of a prayer person exactly, but sending warmth and support to you and to Joe, too.

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  6. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 07:42

    Thinking about you and the rest of the Vita family. May God Bless all of you with the spirt and spunk of Manuela today.

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  7. Catherine5 July 2011 at 07:44

    I had planned to attend today, but unfortunately have another funeral to go to instead.
    My support is there with you, as is all of us who want to be there but cannot make it for one reason or another.

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  8. Baba Yaga5 July 2011 at 07:48

    Thinking of you, Dave.

    It doesn't get easier. It's right that it's not easy, though: it'd be dreadful not to mourn.

    I'm sorry, that may not strike where you are now, It's just what came to mind. Wherever you are now, I hope there's comfort and fellowship, and room really to be there.

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  9. Janelle5 July 2011 at 07:50

    I've gathered up some good thoughts, good prayers, good wishes, and a bit of the good karma that I had on reserve. I'm presently boxing these up and sending them to you quickly.

    You will serve your friend well today!

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  10. Sher5 July 2011 at 08:14

    I know that what you say and how you say it will be exactly what is needed at the time. Blessings to you all.

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  11. Andrea S.5 July 2011 at 08:27

    My thoughts are with you, Dave (and Joe).

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  12. Susan, Mum to Molly5 July 2011 at 08:30

    Thinking of you and Manuela in Australia too Dave.

    Glad your words came together for you, hoping you got your emotional step-back...

    With you in spirit, Susan xx

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  13. Belinda5 July 2011 at 08:44

    Praying for sure.

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  14. Nan5 July 2011 at 08:55

    with you . . . and you will speak exactly right, tuned to the universe. Godspeed.

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  15. Jan5 July 2011 at 09:16

    Warm supportive thoughts and prayers are sent your way Dave. Friends and family are the best supprt you can get. Glad you have Joe there for you.

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  16. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 11:06

    Many supportive, loving and encouraging thoughts are on their way to you Dave- although I know you don't need them; you will do fine!

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  17. Colleen5 July 2011 at 14:23

    Dear Dave:

    Thoughts and prayers are with you and Joe today.

    Colleen

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  18. Natalie5 July 2011 at 16:37

    I had a coffee at tim horton's today in Manuela honor's.

    Natalie

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  19. Noisyworld5 July 2011 at 17:50

    I hope you got through it, I didn't pray in time for the service but my prayers are with you now :)

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  20. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 19:26

    Dave,
    You were wonderful today.
    As always, your words hit home. It was a wonderful tribute to her and it is so true that we will still be seeing her in so many ways. I know I for one, will continue to grow as not only a staff but as a person because I want her work and dedication to keep going.
    It was a beautiful memorial for a beautiful woman.
    M

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  21. Suelle5 July 2011 at 20:21

    Sending it your way, Dave. I know you'll do fine.

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  22. smith11 July 2011 at 05:04

    i am happy to be here thanks for sharing.

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