The rain has moved on and the sky is blue. I can hear the cathedral bell tolling eleven. The wind must be coming from the West. Today all the kids will be home. We are all thinking of the Ward family. Their son Matthew recently died in tragic circumstances and the whole community is shocked. Although only thirty people are allowed in the church there will be a bigger cohort of mourners in the tent in the Morning Star beer garden and no doubt an overspill in another establishment or two. The service is being live streamed in the Star.
Ordinarily if the person has lived to a ripe old age I enjoy a good wake. It’s a good time to bring out fond stories and memories of the life that has passed. On this occasion when the deceased is 21 it is a little different. It is even more important to remember Matthew for all the good times spent with him and his family and also to give more attention to your own loved ones. It is moments like this that make you realise the importance of family and friends. Really that is what life is all about. Your community and environment. That should be your focus.