The sky was in stark comparison to the atmosphere last Saturday, in the cemetery of the Mountain View Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. One of my best friends lost her grandfather to a stroke, and needless to say, it was one of the most difficult funerals I’ve had to sit through. My dad’s father passed away last Christmas, and the only “grieving” I did was a quick five-minute weep session with the Best Friend (long distance, no doubt), because I had no opportunity between working both jobs and Christmas/New Years right around the corner. But sitting there in that sanctuary, I guess it finally all came out. I broke down and I let out all my sorrows, and even if I hadn’t, the sheer grief and emotion present in that place would make anybody cry. I shot a few shots via my Bold, to commemorate and preserve the intense emotion I felt. It encompassed the small mass that was gathering for the grave-side ceremony, and I’ve never attended one of those, and wow, is it ever heart-wrenching to see grown woman weep on the ground as their father is slowly lowered into the ground. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. RIP Lolo, and RIP Dada.
23.05.09
