Surrounded by Love

As big as Aaron's funeral was, it was hard not to feel so alone. I was surrounded by love with over 800 people there, but all I wanted was Aaron by my side to hold my hand and give me the strength to get through the day, like he did at Noah's funeral.

It was just so hard to be feeling so sad and alone, and knowing that the person who I would usually talk to and lean on when I feel like that, was the one who had caused me feeling that way.

I was so touched by so many people coming.  There were so many who I did not know as Aaron knew them through school,  as well as  representatives from the Education Department, Police Department and politicians.

 

  

There were so many people there, that rooms were set up in other areas of the church and also a screen and audio set up outside so that those who couldn't sit inside the chapel area, could also watch and listen.

At Noah's funeral we felt like we didn't have enough time to spend with people before his burial, and I was sad when I looked back on photos that were taken for me, that there were people I didn't even know were there.   This time I asked for more time to just spend with people before the burial, as I knew I would need all the hugs and support I could get.

It was so nice to see so many past and present students of Aaron's come along. I hardly knew any of them, but could pick out certain faces who I had seen in photos that he had taken on school footy trips or at different school activities.

Two of Aaron's step sisters - Helen and Kim.

Some of Aaron's family.

I think everyone was just the same as I am - just still in shock and not believing that it's real.