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Precious moments

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After watching Ina’s family’s celebration of her life, (funeral).

I’m reminded to try and always leave meeting someone with warmth and care as it might be the last time we see them. I did with Ina but still need reminding to always be attentive, kind and share compassion.

Ina connected kindly with everyone she met, including Billet-Doux
Ina brought cuttings of Manjula’s fave plants
Ina was a Buddhist.
Sensitive to ageing Lucie, Ina bought her a special mattress
Tanuja, Ina and Sowbaghya
That’ll do nicely, Lucie appreciates her comforting gift (having taken over the downstairs floor) and can pretend she’s the queen, when the cat’s not around.
The two big buddies. Manjula and Ina who just might already be having a gas, a great time together, as souls who will reconnect.

There’s more about Ina here

Each year we will do Puja for MAnjula and Ina to help their spirits ‘on the way’ to their new lives.

Lowly-raised

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I’m feeling a bit low

Just back from walking Lucie after another not-much-sleep night I peeked into the guest book. 

Marie and Armand (see cycling photo) have just returned to Lyon. We had a great time together. Marie, an author and illustrator left a lovely image. Yes it’s me!!

If only I’d remember to ask more guests to write in it, as it proves to be a real tonic. 

Continued…
And again (northern English, you’ll understand)

It helps lift my head up from peering into the grief gravy when I all-too-often reflect on the things I wish I’d done better. I recognise I did what I did in difficult circumstances and my beautiful MAnjula was overall very happy. 

Looks like another trip to Italy might be on the cards.

But I’m always brought up by inviting memories of radiant MAnjula to shine, who will always be a part of me

We have a rich mix of wonderful guests and not only friendly northerners. 🤔🤭

Then wonderful photos pop up.

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