A few days ago, I had word that my uncle's brother had passed away... although not directly related to him.. I always saw him at my uncle's place on birthday's and such.. And to me.. he was a jolly good guy who was always smiling and cracking a joke... but then again.. i think the whole family has that unique sense of humour.. I was shocked when I heard he passed away.. coz I always tot him to be quite healthy, hearty & hale... he had just celebrated his 86th birthday 2 weeks ago..
Sadly, he was a bachelor and lived alone... and the last that somebody spoke to him was his sister on Sunday night... when friends failed to reach him on Monday when he didn't show for an appointment, calls started.. and finally on Tuesday... they got into his house...
As his youngest brother said in his eulogy... "He died in the arms of Jesus" as he was found in a sleeping fetal position... at least he had gone without suffering. He was also the one who always said... "Not To Worry" and will always be remembered for that.
Being at his wake & funeral & cremation.. was a bit too close to home... as the last 2 times I had been to either of these was for a very close friend and my grandmother. And it may be coming to 3 years for Keith & 2 years for Nano.. I still have tears. But I remain strong and perservere...
One interesting thing Father Augustine said at the funeral mass....
"Life is a journey... to the everlasting life, which is death. We spend so much time preparing our house in this lifetime, have we prepared our house for the eternity? When we die, our journey has ended and we await the kingdom of heaven. Until then, we must suffer in our journey."
As Uncle Ben would have said...."Not To Worry!"
R.I.P Uncle Ben, we'll miss you....
