There really isn't much to report since my schedule for the week was really set out for me on the day I arrived.
Today is the day before the funeral. We have a very, very long day tomorrow. The procession to the church begins at 7 AM, once we are at the church we will have a viewing of the body for the public, and then the service begins at 11 AM. When the service is over, the five sons, of which I am the oldest, will carry the casket on our shoulders to the gravesite, which is adjacent to the cathedral. I have been told that we should expect many people to try to take the burden of carrying the casket away from us en route to the gravesite.
Tonight I think we are going to go the funeral home for a final private viewing. It will be our fifth viewing in as many days. I've stopped crying when I see him. I'll be ready for the burial tomorrow.
Today is the day before the funeral. We have a very, very long day tomorrow. The procession to the church begins at 7 AM, once we are at the church we will have a viewing of the body for the public, and then the service begins at 11 AM. When the service is over, the five sons, of which I am the oldest, will carry the casket on our shoulders to the gravesite, which is adjacent to the cathedral. I have been told that we should expect many people to try to take the burden of carrying the casket away from us en route to the gravesite.
Tonight I think we are going to go the funeral home for a final private viewing. It will be our fifth viewing in as many days. I've stopped crying when I see him. I'll be ready for the burial tomorrow.