Ted The Shed, Chapter 34 (Final) - A Natural Memorial

Dad's voice is with me at all times, especially at his funeral, where he complains about the celebrant and some of the guests. We attend the Care Home Christmas party even though he isn't there any longer and although I am initially unsure what to do for his memorial, inspiration soon strikes.

Trigger warning: this episode deals with a funeral.

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Reviews

This is such a lovely tale, thank you for reading it here on i.t.!

I woke at 1:30 am. I could not sleep. I listened to your story. Lovely. I think I can go back to bed now. Good night and thank you.

I really enjoyed listening to your memoir about your lovely dad. He so reminded me of my dad who was also a ‘make do and mend’ Man. He also made many things out of wood, loved making and fixing many things and had an allotment. His coffin was adorned with vegetables!
I remember re- felting his shed roof when he was too ill near the end of his life. He sat in the chair watching me, unable to move hardly, while I tried to make it look like I’d done a great job from a distance. The actual roof was rotten and needed replacing but we didn’t need to tell him that and somehow managed to get nails in to make it look the part!
Thank you for bringing back many memories. Rose.

I have listened to the end a few times, “What A Winderful World” by Louis Armstrong keeps coming into my mind. The 1 and only “Ted” , Mr MS, dog MS and “author “ Mandy thank you with my whole ❤️, you afforded me to see a different “ wonderful world”. Hugs

This has been a wonderful journey getting to know you and your Dad…Mr MS and Dog MS .
Truly a touching, humorous, and heartfelt memoir.
This last chapter so resonated with me, especially each time Ted’s phrases and comments came to your mind. Since my husband’s death three years ago I’m always pleasantly surprised and amused to find myself thinking or even saying aloud things he would say about a situation..especially, like Ted, the more outrageous comments.
Thank you Mandy for the gift of this glimpse into your life and your relationship with your dad.
I’ll be ordering the book to treasure on my shelf.
See you back here on Insight Timer.
Warmly,
Pamela in New York City