Goodbye Nana Dot

The scattering of Nana Dot's ashes was held on Sunday at Rosebud pier. It was a lovely day under the circumstances. Strange to catch up with so many people from my past. Though everyone made me feel most welcome and I didn't feel awkward at all.
Nana Dot was Kelly's great grandmother from her Dads side. She was the person who was the centre of the in-laws family. Everyone met at her house once a week for dinner and laughter.
We all have great memories of her...red in the face from too much laughter and not enough breathing, crossing her legs cos she was laughing too hard, too much food, cucumbers, lettuce, roast dinners, rollie cigarettes, having a flutter on the horses and dogs, Carlton blues supporter, cups of tea, more food.
Kelly had a good idea of what Nana Dot was about. I told Kelly that Nana Dot's spirit would always be with us. I explained to her that your spirit is what makes you, not your body but what is inside. As an example I said so your spirit would be happy, funny, loving. She replied so Nana Dot's is kind...out of the mouths of babes.
Zoe and I could get jobs as professional mourners. These days I am so emotional in general and in particular, funerals. Zoe started quite early on and I had to look away from her. The ashes flew out of the urn, straight to the sea. I really felt like her spirit was on its way on the wind. Luke bent over to say, 'Goodbye Nan see you when we get there' and Eden said 'we love you Nan'. The tears flowed and the sobbing started. Zoe and I fell into each others arms with first Nip consoling us then Eden with the ol' stoic pats on the back.
Another bout on the way to the RSL then composed myself. Kelly is so sensitive to my feelings. She held my hand, was extra nice to me and was extremely well behaved for a long emotional day.
Thanks for everything Nana Dot (aka Nana Spot by toddler Kelly).
You will be sadly missed
xx