Scattering the ashes

Sunday was an emotional day for us. We attended the service in Downham and after the service in the chapel we all moved into the memorial garden for the scattering if Douglas' ashes. 

The service there was very moving and as we had sung the Lord's Prayer in the church, in memory if Douglas, which had started the tears flowing (Douglas loved singing the prayer), it was no wonder that the tears continued to flow in the garden. 

Marie had a lovely liturgy and even she battled to hold back the tears at one stage.

Just when I felt I had managed to control myself as the sun had come out and I felt the warmth on my face, a sign to me that God was shining on us, the announcement came that we were to sing Douglas's favourite hymn, "This,this is the God we adore" and I was an emotional wreck once more. Having Wendy there to lean on was a big help and it helped me feel less embarrassed to see that I was not the only one moved to tears during the service. 

The ashes were scattered and prayers were said and after the service the children covered the ashes with the bark chips in the garden. 

After it was over and I was talking to people while we enjoyed some refreshments, I noticed that there were many tearful expressions. They all loved Douglas and miss him too. 

"Thank you for leaving us with yet another memory to treasure" was a comment I received after the event. 

I am still overwhelmed by the love they had for this very special man, who was part of my life for 46 years. I am blessed.