Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Olio

On Wed. morning after Norm passed away, I awoke to the sound of him moaning. I was amazed but found it not upsetting. Then Fri. morning, I awoke to him calling my name. Again, not upsetting. I spoke of this to quite a few friends at his service and found that many people have had this experience. Again, the mystery of it all!
Does anyone who was at Norm's service remember the title of the poem by Henry Van Dyke? I gave my copy to Tom, the Kaiser chaplain.
The Oregonian gives free small obituaries but would anyone believe that Norm's obituary and photo appearing just one day would be more expensive than his cremation? Again, the mystery of it all.

2 comments:

Dee Whyman said...

Marge,

The title of the Henry Van Dyke poem is "Gone From My Sight"

-Dee

karen nealy said...

After 40 years, I'd think he'll be with you forever. I hope that sense of presence is a comfort. A wonderful mystery!