tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post3391080574856753248..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Family of Raymond Edgar BanksBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14739357451567105012009-10-19T23:37:39.092-05:002009-10-19T23:37:39.092-05:00It's so true that funerals can be a time to ce...It's so true that funerals can be a time to celebrate our lives and the past. ((Hugs))Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447479295354195982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-28220123610379528972009-10-19T13:31:33.671-05:002009-10-19T13:31:33.671-05:00So nice that the family could gather to celebrate ...So nice that the family could gather to celebrate your brother's life. He's always there in your memories. Hugs!Cedar ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/18179231224253338673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66344152717097882102009-10-19T11:11:59.667-05:002009-10-19T11:11:59.667-05:00Although I always hate having to go to a funeral, ...Although I always hate having to go to a funeral, I am always glad that I went. In they end, they seem to be a celebration of life...does that make sense to you? You see people you haven't seen in years and relive memories. And lots of times it is the good ones that survive.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83206394462725534592009-10-19T10:43:34.754-05:002009-10-19T10:43:34.754-05:00Thanks so much for sharing about this meaningful t...Thanks so much for sharing about this meaningful time in your family's life. It is truly wonderful to celebrate life while we are still traveling this sod together! We hold them forever in our heart and memories when they have gone ahead of us! So glad you could take the time and go to be there for each other in love and support!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-19482470650820508272009-10-19T01:22:21.494-05:002009-10-19T01:22:21.494-05:00The strength of a loving family is such a blessing...The strength of a loving family is such a blessing at a time like this. <br />I send a friendly hug your way.<br />Sunny :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-28593718120490683652009-10-18T22:51:45.126-05:002009-10-18T22:51:45.126-05:00You are still in my prayers...m...You are still in my prayers...m...Mary Isabella and Kiley too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66092962427014781532009-10-18T19:07:35.620-05:002009-10-18T19:07:35.620-05:00God bless you and your family too, Betsy! I believ...God bless you and your family too, Betsy! I believe it has been a wonderful tribute for your brother Ray. You have a lovely family. Have a great week ahead. Hugs and love from Indonesia :)RAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425443102217805623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-35313551808551066082009-10-18T18:15:04.811-05:002009-10-18T18:15:04.811-05:00Hi Betsy,
I have thought about you over the past ...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />I have thought about you over the past several days and am hoping that you and George are okay!<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206732452961715943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72356402769179273812009-10-18T17:26:05.710-05:002009-10-18T17:26:05.710-05:00Wonderful tribute to your brother! He evidently h...Wonderful tribute to your brother! He evidently had many friends. Families are re-connected through services and gatherings such as this. Glad you were there to be a part of it.<br /><br />p.s. We may be headed to M. V. about Wed. Maybe we will see you there!!!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798489606177883758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1646226960304074802009-10-18T17:25:47.659-05:002009-10-18T17:25:47.659-05:00Lovely family photos! Sharing stories about my br...Lovely family photos! Sharing stories about my brother (whose 75th birthday would have been today) was the best part of HIS memorial service eleven years ago.<br />Hugs and blessings,storyteller at Sacred Ruminationshttp://sacredruminations.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-44058684225587368612009-10-18T15:58:32.602-05:002009-10-18T15:58:32.602-05:00I am requesting a "Celebrate Life" servi...I am requesting a "Celebrate Life" service instead of a "death" service when I go. Wonderful. Pictures of family and friends were great. thanks.Bill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17918013366385456020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-80083669299802218592009-10-18T15:15:34.298-05:002009-10-18T15:15:34.298-05:00You're right, Betsy, funerals can be times of ...You're right, Betsy, funerals can be times of joy and celebration.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1438870048060606902009-10-18T12:52:19.665-05:002009-10-18T12:52:19.665-05:00Funerals can be a wonderful time to share the good...Funerals can be a wonderful time to share the good things and good times in families.<br />You obviously have a wonderful, loving family and it seems you all enjoy each others company. <br />What a blessing..ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-57953518880045799492009-10-18T12:32:49.537-05:002009-10-18T12:32:49.537-05:00Touching post - yes, funerals can be the place to ...Touching post - yes, funerals can be the place to share all kinds of life passages, not just about the one who is deceased.Deborah Godinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175977572194074388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43597476322332482742009-10-18T12:15:33.827-05:002009-10-18T12:15:33.827-05:00families stand together through happiness and sorr...families stand together through happiness and sorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70406833150579434542009-10-18T12:07:50.369-05:002009-10-18T12:07:50.369-05:00Great gathering of friend and family to celabrate ...Great gathering of friend and family to celabrate the life of a loved one. I am sure your brother is looking down and smiling on all of you.<br /> ~~ Love and Hugs~~Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732880968591475295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-68391151575162610022009-10-18T10:29:04.913-05:002009-10-18T10:29:04.913-05:00they all become angels who watch over us...they all become angels who watch over us...Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898459781701768602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-30172146728752561572009-10-18T10:05:21.292-05:002009-10-18T10:05:21.292-05:00Betsy: It is great when someone can be proud of th...Betsy: It is great when someone can be proud of the life you led. It is who you touch that will carry on your memories.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45883842987276635582009-10-18T10:00:41.871-05:002009-10-18T10:00:41.871-05:00Wonderful photos of the family. Ray was a very spe...Wonderful photos of the family. Ray was a very special person ...that's obvious! How fortunate for all of you.Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13102854242073430422009-10-18T09:59:24.074-05:002009-10-18T09:59:24.074-05:00Sounds like it was a wonderful tribute to your bro...Sounds like it was a wonderful tribute to your brother. And another great tribute is is beautiful family.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6976285304881764352009-10-18T09:33:12.416-05:002009-10-18T09:33:12.416-05:00I agree with Busy Bee Suz about making funerals le...I agree with Busy Bee Suz about making funerals less sad and more of a celebration of a life lived. I would imagine Betsy that your family smiled down upon you all that day with love, knowing you all were gathered together as a family. Your niece sure has a resemblance to you Betsy! Hugs to you and your family.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360476402810561433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-78380961536003339122009-10-18T09:19:46.593-05:002009-10-18T09:19:46.593-05:00The smiles on every one's faces show that even...The smiles on every one's faces show that even though you were sad at the loss,you were able to remember the good times.For that I am thankful.Hope today is a good day for you.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5226361375334150142009-10-18T09:04:18.920-05:002009-10-18T09:04:18.920-05:00What a beautiful gathering to celebrate Ray's ...What a beautiful gathering to celebrate Ray's life. I also think that we need to make funerals less sad and more joyful. I do love sharing stories of those that have passed on. This is how we keep their memories alive forever.<br />Take care, SuzBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-22086153520057734172009-10-18T07:23:17.161-05:002009-10-18T07:23:17.161-05:00I always think "A celebration of life" s...I always think "A celebration of life" sounds better than "a funeral". And that sounds like what you did. Celebrated Ray's life and his loving family travelled miles to be there to remember him.My thoughts are with you at this time (I lost my brother last January)diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13146996136817540312009-10-18T06:22:39.080-05:002009-10-18T06:22:39.080-05:00It's sad that it takes something like this to ...It's sad that it takes something like this to bring families together, but it's always so good to see each other and catch up. I am sure it made Ray smile from above. :c)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.com