Comments on: Grave Matters

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:24:02 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Thank you for asking, Sam. I’m so touched! You take the road between the two ponds, up the hill, past the veterans’ section, to the top most possible lane/road in the cemetery, heading slightly right, bordering the woods. It’s about in the middle of that highest road. When you’re in the right place and you turn away from the woods/boundary of the cemetery, you are looking down over a couple of sloping hills and that second pond, and a lovely view of almost the whole cemetery. If you’re in the right spot, it seems to be the highest place in the whole cemetery, and there are no graves beyond it because there are the woods. I hope this helps a little! God bless you, Sam…. xoxo

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 03:08:48 +0000

My maternal grandparents are at Forest Hill. Feeding the ducks and geese in the ponds was a regular part of my childhood, as was wandering about the oldest part of the cemetery with my mother. I’m oddly comforted by your pictures of the very headstones/tombs I have also marveled at.

Where is Michael? I would like to visit him next time I’m there.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:29:20 +0000

In reply to Sue Denney. Thank you for sharing, dear Sue. It's an oddly comforting spot in our city isn't it? xoxo

By: Sue Denney

Sue Denney — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 03:10:53 +0000

I, too, have spent many hours at this cemetery. I am familiar with many of the headstones you have shown. My grandma and I used to slowly drive through the cemetery and talk about the unusual, grand, and sometimes odd headstones. It is a peaceful place to spend a few hours. My family is also laid to rest at Forest Hill. Thinking of you today, dear friend.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 16:55:25 +0000

In reply to Kay in Cornwall.

I loved your details too, Kay. Thank you for all you’ve shared. We have wildlife at this cemetery too — I’ve seen many deer, a fawn, a fox, and birds and squirrels galore. I looked up The Treleigh Arms online and want to join you there! It looks wonderful. May you and Alan have a lovely meal. I’m hoping you can return to church sooner than you’re expecting, dear Kay. And your last few comments made me happy. Love to you, Archie and Alan… xoxo

By: Kay in Cornwall

Kay in Cornwall — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 15:39:51 +0000

Alan and I find the inscriptions on grave stones fascinating. We can learn a lot of social history from the dates and descriptions. When I lived on my own in a much smaller town, I used to enjoy not only the peace and quiet in the local graveyard, but also the wildlife.
Alan and I are going out for my ‘birthday meal’ tonight. It was postponed from last weekend because I had a rotten cold and didn’t feel like going out at all. We’re going to a quiet country pub called the Treleigh Arms where good food at a reasonable price is on offer. 🙂
Tomorrow will be my last time at church for quite a while because of access difficulties. I can just about get up the stairs with crutches now, but it would be too risky with a new hip replacement. 🙁
I like the fact that Linda is NOT cleaning this weekend! I’m NOT reorganising or sorting this weekend! 😉
And it’s lovely to hear of Nancy’s family reconciliation.
So, your blog has put a smile on my face again. xx

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:12:34 +0000

In reply to Linda.

Linda, I loved reading about your trip to the races — I’ve never been! And now I have a picture of what your weekend will be like, and it sounds like a good one. I’ve never heard the term mom-mom. So sweet. I’m not cleaning this weekend either. I even canceled the Rug Dr. appointment because I woke feeling a little under the weather. So, not cleaning, not Rug Doctoring, not cooking…just giving thanks and resting. Hugs to you Linda… xoxo

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:08:53 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a beautiful graveyard or such interesting headstones ….thank you for this tour & highlights Julie. I especially liked the one with the sun dial & bench to rest …& recall precious memories …. Friday night my husband & I went to the “trotter” horse races with my mom in Ocean City near her home …My horse #7 won in the last race of the night! I never bet to “win”….just “place” or “show” but I got brave & doubled my bet …so that was a surprise & @ only $2 a bet we don’t win much …if at all. But we enjoy the beauty of these lovely animals running & an outing in the cool of early evening on a hot summer night.
I won a grand total of $12.80! 🙂
Tonight we drive back to New Jersey & will attend my High School “reunion” of of 40 + years . Those who keep in touch meet up informally & sporadically now & then when we can every couple of years . Sunday is church ….maybe I’ll visit the church my son attends this week so I can be with my grandson…as I’ve been away from him too long this week & need mom-mom time!! 🙂 NOT cleaning this weekend! 🙂

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 01:11:19 +0000

In reply to Nancy. I agree with you about cemeteries being for the living, Nancy. So true. And what you shared about the reconciliation in your family was such happy news. It actually brought tears. Thank you for sharing what you do here...it's a blessing to me and others. xoxo

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:31:14 +0000

Loved your walk through the cemetary. Many cemetaries were built not just for the departed but for the living. Many are well kept and very beautiful. I think a good model is Mount Auburn Cemetary in Cambridge, MA

This weekend I am going to a family wedding that is very special to me. It is a meeting of 2 people I love very much that haven’t spoken to each other in years and years due to a misunderstanding nobody can remember the cause but have reconciled thanks to the efforts of the bride. We will at last be one family.