we were close growing up she spent summers with my family and i have suchgood memoriesofthose daysbut idont know howto putit
2006-09-27 17:47:13 · 10 answers · asked by carole 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Say what you just told us. Say what is in your heart. If you would feel comfortable doing so, tell a story about some of the fun things you did during those summers.
2006-09-27 17:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Wiccan Woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk about how you'd like to remember her as a fun-loving soul. Someone who always loved to have a great time no matter what kind of atmosphere or moods people were having. Personal issues didn't ruin a good time. She was the type of person who loved to laugh at the good things and turn from the bad. As supportive, caring, and loving she was... she was always there when you needed her the most. Though we were closer when we were younger, it's the growing up and having fun part that made her into the woman that she became. Without those moments and family times, those summers wouldn't have been the same. It is your childhood that brings you to terms with who you are, and you can never be more greatful today than to say that she shaped you into the man you are today (OR WOMAN). Her smile will rest with you always, as will her heart. God bless.
2006-09-28 01:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I'm sorry you lost your cousin. A eulogy is a personal thing. I wanted to say something at my dad's funeral, but I didn't know quite how to do it. I finally did and the preacher read it (because I couldn't speak in front of all those people) and by the time he was through, he was in tears. Think of those times that you enjoyed with your cousin. One way is to write her a letter like you were reminiscing about the times you spent and how much you liked it and recall some funny times that only you and she shared. That will break the sadness of the moment. You are remembering how she touched your life and most likely, other will have memories sparked by your letter. It will be a celebration of life, rather than a sad memory of her death. God bless!
2006-09-28 00:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by kat eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. When my Nana died, I made a speech in front of the church. I basically said how much I would miss her and shared a few memories with people, like how she would always make my favorite dinner when I visited or how she came to all my award ceremonies when I was in elementary school.
Talk about those memories in your childhood. Are there a few really special ones that stick out? They can be happy or funny--remember, it is a memorial and you are speaking to remember her. Talk about what you will miss about her and how you feel about her passing. It doesn't have to be very long--just heartfelt and sweet and what you would like to remember most about her. Good luck and I know your cousin will be looking down on you and will love anything you have to say.
2006-09-28 00:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is those memories of her and your time together that are important. That was her gift to you. And you have been blessed.
It is always hard to know exactly what to say--but the bottom line is that it doesn't matter, as long as it's from the heart. There are no right or wrong words--just remember her life. Celebrate that!
My brother was murdered in January, and there were many of us who didn't know what to say at first. Until we started to remember him and then all the stories just flowed back to us--his jokes, his smelly feet, his laugh. We laughed. He would have loved that.
Think of the things that made you love her, made you smile. That is what she would want you to remember. She left you those gifts and it's your job to share them when needed, keep some for yourself and always remember.
There is a memorial site for my brother and a beautiful story about the gifts he left behind. If you want to read it, it may spark some of your own realizations.
http://members.shaw.ca/porchmonkeys/jgifts.htm
Take care and remember...they are always with us...if we remember.
Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of Whale Song (2007 Kunati Books)
http://www.kunati.com/catalog_whale_song.html
2006-09-28 01:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl Kaye Tardif 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak from the heart, about how you felt about her, and talk about some of your favorite times together. Happy times and sad times.
Write your good memories on a sheet of paper and continue to write and until you feel that she would be happy having shared those times with you.
2006-09-28 00:58:32 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on her good qualities and the good times you had together. Say that you will remember her laugh, her smile, etc. and that your life has been made better for having had her in it.
2006-09-28 00:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mizbehavin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QOUTE FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND narrate some of the most memorable experience you had had together hat can inspire the listeners;
2006-09-28 01:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by domule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can tell you what to say.. it has to come from your heart<33 Im sorry for your loss.. god bless
2006-09-28 00:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by Lody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remind her goods not bads
2006-09-28 04:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by pratap n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋