My Aunt used to live on Iona and work with the community. I'd definitely say it's worth a visit. She loved it there and I think she misses it a lotTrinity765 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:37 amThat's a great suggestion, thank you. I will consider it.the_priest wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:01 amYou can book a "retreat" at Iona Community or similar. You fit in with what works for you, but the isolation, rugged beauty and quiet give you space to think and just be. Space to unpack emotions, memories and so on. PM me if you want more suggestions of places, I have a book of them! My father in laws funeral is on Friday, wife flies out today for this.Trinity765 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 6:19 am I want to go and stay somewhere really quiet for a few days - suggestions welcome.
I am looking to give us a couple of days away somewhere after that. She has to fly by herself as I have wedding rehearsal tonight, wedding tomorrow, Baptisms on Sunday and much more. Also dealing with church bereavements as well.
Takes time to process your loss. It does not fade, but some of the pain goes away with time.
There are a few ministers in my family which has kept the cost of the funeral down and it's great that those who are taking the service have been friends with my Mum since childhood. One of my cousins is married to an RAF Chaplin so I get privileges when I visit RAF bases and my other cousin played in a successful band called Iona.
Hugs to you xxx