Monday 27 March 2023

For Peggy


This is one of my favourite photos of Auntie Peggy, it was taken at a firend's wedding [by Uncle Ron, I think] She was so happy and full of joy. That is how I shall remember her. The service today will include music and hymns she loved. Ralph McTell's "Streets of London" - because she loved going up to the City. For years she worked there, and she enjoyed going to the markets and shops with Gill - but she was also sad by the poverty she saw. In her later, housebound years, she asked her daily carers to put this track on her CD player. How could she claim to be lonely, she said - she had daily carers, a loving family, and God was always with her - think of those who are much worse off, out there on the streets, she'd say.
We'll sing "How Great Thou Art" [as we did for her beloved Ron in 2005, and then for Gill] and "I will sing the wondrous story, of the Christ who died for me" - and "The Old Rugged Cross". This last one, a special favourite, will be sung using a track which Bob has taken from a vinyl LP. It is "The 7th Festival of Evangelical Choirs" recorded at the Albert Hall in 1979, and Peggy is there, along with others from the Cranbrook Baptist Choir. There cannot be many people who get to sing at their own funeral!


27 comments:

  1. I love the idea of someone singing at their own funeral. I hope that brings comfort to you and her whole family. She will, no doubt, be singing praise in heaven.

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  2. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. God Bless xx

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  3. I'm so glad I got to meet her that one time! She was lovely. It's heartening to know of her faith in Christ and I love the idea of singing at your own funeral! God bless her and may she rest in him!xx

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    1. She never failed to ask how you were, following your visit all those years ago. Thank you Kezzie

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  4. God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Love FD

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  5. I hope the service will bring comfort to you and the rest of the family, Angela.

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  6. Beautiful photo of Peggy. Singing at your own funeral is certainly special. Thinking of you today.

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  7. How lovely that her voice will be amongst others being heard at her funeral. I hope it goes well for everyone. xx

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  8. My thoughts are with you as you remember your beloved Aunt Peggy.

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  9. Thinking of you all,as you give thanks for her life and beautiful influence. Love Isabel

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  10. Ang, I see that you and Peggy have matching smiles. Sweet!
    Bles all who loved her on this special day.

    Hugs!

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  11. A friend read her favourite poem at her funeral which she had recorded while in the Hospice. I thought it was lovely but other people seemed really freaked by it. I hope the service of celebration for a life well lived has given comfort to those left behind. Catriona

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    1. That's an unusual idea! The service was a lovely celebration of a wonderful woman. ❤️

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  12. Such a lovely photo of your auntie looking well and enjoying a wedding. I'm sure her thankful spirit kept her joyful during the difficult times when she was housebound. "The Streets of London" is beautiful, and I always love "The Old Rugged Cross" which reminds me of a musician (now with Jesus) who used to lead the Good Friday worship.

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  13. Just caught up with this - how very lovely x
    Alison in Wales x

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