My Websites Worth

Tonight as I sat in front of the telly, playing with my iPhone I decided to google my name to see how many pages I have managed to grace on the Internet. In the last 3 months the number of pages has increased from 8 to 15 which blows me away but even more surprising is that I found a reference to my website ranking it at number 13 and being worth US$1482.30. Now I created this page myself as a complete novice so I am totally blown away by this. Hopefully it will continue to increase in value and be worth advertising on!

Conducting a Funeral Service

I recently had the privilege of delivering a Funeral Service for a friend's father.

Funerals are not something I was planning on doing anytime soon as a Civil Celebrant as I did not think I was cut  out for the task.

As I took the stand I introduced myself to the congregation and apologised in advance should I break down during the delivery.

Needless the say I teared up right at that very moment but I managed to compose myself within seconds and went on to deliver a service that was fitting, touching and personal, as I had had the privilege of having known the deceased.

At the conclusion of the service not only was I thanked and complimented by many of the family and friends in attendance but I also received a big hug and congratulations from the Funeral Director who knew I had never conducted a funeral before let alone having to do it for someone I knew.

I guess in hindsight I am more capable than I give myself credit for.

I have been told by so many people over the years that I should get into the Funeral business as, having lost my mother when I was only 9 years old and then losing both my Grandparents as a young adult, (whom raised me after my mother's passing) I was attune to the feelings of grief expressed at the loss of a loved one.

I know I can help those left behind deal with the difficult times that they are faced with with both compassion and understanding, but can I do it without taking that grief on board myself?

I know I want to help, and I know I want to make a difference, but I also know I don't want to fall into a constant state of sadness from it all.

I would be really interested to hear from other celebrants who conduct Funeral services so if any fellow celebrants are following this blog post, please post a reply.

Kind Regards
Katrina

For my mum

With the passing of each day I grow closer to the age you slipped away.
Now a woman in her prime not the little girl of nine.
Two children of my own,
Husband
House we made a home
When I catch a glimpse of my reflection is it you that I can see?
The resemblence is so strong,
you are still a part of me.
How I wish that I could hold you,
tell you how I really feel
Because that little girl is dying
And the adult shining through.
Am I being a good mother?
Am I doing those things right?
It's hard to tell without you
Makes it hard to sleep at night.
Oh mother I still love you
And I miss you everyday
So I'm writing you this message to help ease the pain away.
- for Carol 1942 to 1984.

Copyright: Katrina Lavrack 2011

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