Sad news....(UPDATE from FUNERAL and 3 pics)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Lut is there anyway she could come stay with you for a while or would that be a option?? If so then you could coach her on the computer & then when she went back home you both could talk on the computer..

That is a great idea! Thanks!! I know she will need lots of distraction, so if she agrees, I will install msn on her pc, and teach her how to use it! At this moment she doesn't even know how to start up a pc . But I will suggest it to her asap!

[Catty1]

And when she feels up to it, she can be a PTr with the horses!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

And when she feels up to it, she can be a PTr with the horses!

I wish that would be possible.... ; But no, she doesn't speak a single word of English.

Tomorrow is the funeral! I volunteered to do the First Reading from the Old Testament. I hope I can cope, and also that I won't burst into tears.... !I need lots of PT prayers to make this work.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

No one will mind if you cry - its a natural reaction to such a sad occasion. You will do Bernard and your sister proud!!

[lvpets2002]

No one will mind if you cry - its a natural reaction to such a sad occasion. You will do Bernard and your sister proud!!

I so agree.. Yes Lut you & your family will be In Our Hearts & Prayers for sure.. God Bless You..

PS:: I have seen it in the states of you can get software for the computer for your sister = of what language that she types in = then it will translate to English..

[Randi]

Lut, I'm so sorry to read about you BIL's sudden death. I know how devastated your sister must be.

I think it is a good idea to teach her how to use Skype, that way she can talk instead of typing, and I'm sure she needs to talk.

My deepest sympathy to your sister and her family.

This a link to Skype: http://skype.com/intl/nl/

(I could not find a link to the Belgium site, but perhaps you can read this)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Funeral is over...

It was a sad sad day. The service in church was very good, but oh so sad. The moment when the coffin arrived in the front of the church, my sis was standing right behind it. Her daughters had to support her because she was crying so hard. That was enough for me to start crying too, almost during the whole service. Bernard (yes, he has same name as my hubby) must have been a very much loved and appreciated man, because it was amazing how many people were crying when they came to the offering! There was a beautiful picture on the coffin with Bernard on his horse.
I have read the first reading from the Bible, from the Old Testament. Uncountable people came to me afterwards and told me that they never heard someone read that with so much feeling and with such a soft serene voice. I am happy that I managed to do that, because of all the grief... . When I read a text, I never rush through it, but make some "stops" and I also emphasize important words. I am glad that I could do this for him and his family!
RIP dear BIL!!
Here are a few pics of the commemoration card which was given to everybody in church.

[Medusa]

My, what a handsome man and he looked so strong and regal on his horse. Funerals are so important because, as you know, they're truly for the living. You gave your SIL a true commemmoration of Bernard that she'll always remember and treasure when she's able to see through the tears of grief.

[JenBKR]

Oh Lut, I am just now seeing this. I am so sorry for your loss. What a shock to have happened so suddenly. Prayers coming to you and your family.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Rest in peace, Bernard. He was a very handsome man and I know he was a good person also. He was very loved and will be very missed. I'm so sorry for your loss, Lut.

[Taz_Zoee]

He was a VERY handsome man! So sad. I almost cried just reading about the services.

I will still hold the family in my thoughts.

[Cataholic]

So very sad. Prayers to your sister, and all your family.

[Reachoutrescue]

He was a handsome man indeed. Prayers to your sister and the family. I know how hard it must be for everybody.

[kimlovescats]

Lut, you gave your SIL a very beautiful and precious gift by reading at his funeral! I'm sure she will cherish that forever!

HUGS,
Kim

[critter crazy]

RIP Bernard! I am so sorry for your loss Lut!!