We ask that you welcome her into your heavenly kingdom with all your angels and saints, and we ask for the strength we will need to get through the days ahead as we help each other to cope without her. We ask this through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord.’
‘Amen.’
‘Thank you, Father. We needed that,’ said Maria. ‘Now sit down and join us for a bite to eat.’
The adults sat around the table exchanging small talk and catching up with Father Mulligan, while the cousins retreated to the family room with plates of food.
After lunch, Rosa and Carlo and their girls went home. Maria and Mick went shopping at the local supermarket to buy the food that would be needed over the next few days. Maria’s plan was to stock the pantry and come over to make sure they were eating properly. Anne and George
