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Yesterday was my grandmother's cremation. On Monday my uncle decided he did want to give a speech after all. Which made everybody very nervous. Luckily he behave, kind of. The front row of chairs in the room the remembrance service was held in was reserved for my grandmother's children and their partners. He refused to come sit in that front row. During the coffee and cake he looked very uncomfortable and he and his girlfriend left quickly.
Afterwards the direct family took lunch together. We assured my uncle's daughters that we don't blame them and that they are always welcome in our house. Since the Family Thing had started they felt guilty about what their father has done and do not agree with him. We also agreed to have a family day soon and a cousin day in about 3 months time.
Afterwards it felt like a weight had lifted and last night was the first night in over a week I was able to sleep properly again. Yes, the Family Thing will go into the next phase, but it might turn out good for us.
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