Headstone

A little while ago I wrote about choosing and designing Ramsy's headstone.  After I had mulled the design over for a bit, I showed my sketch to the kids, and they had input or not, as they chose.  The girls and I spent some time walking around the cemetery one evening looking at the different styles, fonts, edges, wording and so on.  (Not a mother-daughter activity you'd find as a suggestion in, say,  a Today's Parent article, but the girls didn't seem to feel it was weird, and we had a good time together.)  They had definite preferences on some of these aspects, and I was glad I had thought to consult them.

In the end, this is what we decided on:


Front

Back

I really like how it turned out.  I think he would like it.  I love that both quotes speak of the present life- the life he lived and the life I am living- and the life that he is living now and which is to come for me.  And, since I have this quirky sense of humor, I must say that I find it quite funny that the quote speaks of a "poor reflection" when the reflection the stone gives is so clear it almost looks like the headstone is made of glass.  Apparently the ancient Romans would have been better off using polished granite for mirrors instead of beaten metal...

Oakville Cemetery is a very pretty place, edged by trees, and very well-kept.  I have a new appreciation for the community people who spend so much time mowing and tending this place.  Thanks to them for making it a good spot to visit.  If you're in the area, stop by for a few minutes.  Leave a note in the book I have there, or just sit and then go on your way.  I think you'll like it too.