We remember

Today is an extra special day for the people of Moose Factory. The St. Thomas Anglican Church Memorial Service, a day where we pay honour and celebrate the lives of our loved ones that passed on before us.

My father assisted in officiating the service, so I sat with my louttit side of the family. We are gathered around my Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and my Grandmother who passed away this February. Like the rest of my family, I really miss my Grandmother, she was the feathers the make the quilt that makes warm and cozy.

As I'm sure you know, when our loved ones pass away, things are just not the same anymore. There is a void in your life, and we learn to move on with the love and support from our friends and family.

Celebrations like this are important in acknowledging that they are gone but it some respects closer than ever. Sure, there are so many of my loved ones that are gone, but all I have to do is close my eyes and they are right there.

To my loved ones;

I hear your laugh
I see your house, where I used to sleep over as a child
I look at the pictures and smile

I can still taste the food that you cooked me when I was a child
I talk about you with my family and friends
I dream of you

I will honour your legacy by living a good life
I am thankful for your blood flows through my body and gives me life

Your teachings have molded me to the man I am today
I am at peace with you resting in peace
I never walk alone
You are always with me