lessons from. a hard life

I have calculated that among thw most pious and hard working demographic in a church congregation are those older women sitting quietly I'm the middle rows. 
Yesterday I attended a funeral service of one such parishioner, Aud. She was 99 when she passed amd had been dragged into the glare of the media stage 86. Her unfortunate reality of losing a son to suicide when aged 12 many years earlier, had come into focus. Aud became a staunch advocate for her son Andrew, a classmate of mine, and all victims of clergy abuse locally. Over .many years she gave evidence in criminal court trials, supported the call for a Royal Commission and later gave evidence at that Commission, as well as giving media interviews. She lived to see all possible offenders against Andrew gaoled for their offences. 
But, contrary to popular assumptions, Aud lived a joyous life. She loved a few glasses of Chardonnay, a good sing and the company of her large family and friends. 
Let her be an inspiration to many. 

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