Maybe they are awkward. Still impolite, but they seem like the sort of people who wouldn't know what to say because she wasn't "actually" your MIL. But how hard is it to say "I'm sorry for your loss...that must be painful." I could do that. And believe me, with my sick sense of humor, I'm not really the first person you think of for funeral wisdom. Because it's heavy, and emotional, so, bang...Instant Wiseass. If not that I'm a lightweight drinking, I could be a long-lost Gavin.
Inara: So, explain to me again why Zoe wasn't in the dress? Mal: Tactics, woman. Needed her in the back. 'Sides, those soft cotton dresses feel kinda nice. It's the whole... air-flow.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
erikaj - Aug 05, 2010 5:48:16 am PDT #27546 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
Steph L. - Aug 05, 2010 5:56:17 am PDT #27547 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Teppy, how are you and Tim doing today?
Not bad. I'm tired, but I don't have to get up for work tomorrow, so I can make it through today being tired. I'm sad; I feel like I lost my mother-in-law, even if she wasn't my official MiL.
Tim is doing okay. He's going in to work for half a day today, since this afternoon his dad and the boys need to meet with the parish bereavement committee to plan the funeral. The company he works for is owned by family, so they know what's going on, and wouldn't have any problem with him not coming to work today. But I think he wants the distraction. He gets weepy -- I asked him if I could take a picture of his mom to work today to show everyone, and he said, "That's a great idea," and then burst into tears. I figure that's par for the course. As far as grieving goes, it's a good, clean grief.
Barb - Aug 05, 2010 6:01:43 am PDT #27548 of 30000
“Not dead yet!”
Jeebus, Tep, what utter tools your cow-irkers are.
And yeah, the tears they're good ones. He's a good one, your Tim.
Aims - Aug 05, 2010 6:49:09 am PDT #27549 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Lookit! Lookit my gorgeous niece!! [link]
Laura - Aug 05, 2010 6:50:54 am PDT #27550 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
She is absolutely beautiful, Aims! (must take after her aunt)
sj - Aug 05, 2010 6:52:24 am PDT #27551 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Aims, she's gorgeous! She hardly looks like a newborn.
meara - Aug 05, 2010 6:53:26 am PDT #27552 of 30000
October 2011 Shir? Awesome! ...um, remind us when it's closer? :)
Typo Boy - Aug 05, 2010 6:55:07 am PDT #27553 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Believe me it is better that he is able to cry. Because my father's illness was so extensive I took care of him for so long, it took a week after he died before I could cry.
Shir - Aug 05, 2010 7:00:11 am PDT #27554 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
um, remind us when it's closer?
Really. I mean, how else do you think I'll plan the route?
I'm excited that I'll see you people. And Halloween. But mostly you people.
WindSparrow - Aug 05, 2010 7:04:35 am PDT #27555 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Teppy, warm gluten-free-cookie thoughts to you and Tim. (Since you don't love hugs, I was trying for something comforting and supportive, and at least I got better than bras.)
billytea, it is always good to hear of Ryan giggling. It's too bad you can't bottle his laughter to sell - I'm sure it would cure a number of ills, and maybe be the answer to world peace.
Aims, that little girl is so beautiful! And that shock of black hair, I love it.