Family

[javasaurus]

The weekend at Fest was long, cold, and wet. Perhaps the most dismal weekend of Fest I can remember, and yet the cast and crew came together and made the most of it. We found humor and warmth and music and love somewhere scattered in between the spitting rain. We chased away the bone-chilling cold with hot chocolate, coffee, and cider. And hugs. The way that families overcome strife in the dreariest of times. For Fest is very much a family, with its share of dear nieces and crazy uncles, and the cousin who loves practical jokes.

But I have another, dearer family gifted me by nature, which has suddenly felt the chill of death. My sister's father-in-law was walking near his New York home in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning, when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. My sister and her husband are devastated, and my family is in shock. But we will support one another as we can, and look for humor and love between the tears, and find warmth in our words and in our hugs.

Comments

[orkney.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's father. What a shock to everyone--it makes you want to go hug everyone and tell them you love them. Hugs to you and Eowyn--I love you both very much.

[orkney.livejournal.com]

Not being Jewish I can't comment on specific actions/gifts, but since it's your sister I would think the thing to do would be to ask her. As to food, since they are in New York and you all are in Maryland I wouldn't think food would be practical.

When there was a death in the family of one of our graduate students when I worked at the University, a number of us from the lab when for shiva, which was held at the home of the father of the deceased. Upon our arrival, the family greeted us warmly and thanked us for coming. After a time of visiting, the Rabbi read prayers in Hebrew and there were responses also in Hebrew; those of us who were not Jewish simply stood quietly and respectfully during the prayers..

[turnberryknkn.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry.

Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

And a beautifully written entry about family -- the one's we're born or married into; and the ones we choose.

[sparowe]

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

[wilhelmina-d.livejournal.com]

My deepest condolences. That's a dreadful thing to have happen and if there is anything that we can do please let us know.

[queenmaggie.livejournal.com]

Oh, how awful! I'm so sorry.

[faireraven.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry! My condolances to your sister and your family.

*HUGS*

[dawntreader]

i am sorry for your loss and am grateful you have the support of family.

in other news, i whole-heartedly agree with your statement. it is 'family' that got us through the past weekend. i think none of us will ever forget it.

[silmaril.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry.

[joliemaman.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss