“Sarah’s life was like a shooting star — shining brightly, and extinguished all too soon.” –Zachary LeFoll, Sarah’s oldest brother

Sarah was laid to rest today after a lovely funeral and burial service. Singing in tribute to her was very moving, and everyone seemed to think we sounded great. And I do feel a little better now. So I’d say my “Welsh Lullaby” brainstorm was a success. (Here again is the sound clip of Sarah’s choir singing it.)

I also made a point of speaking to both of Sarah’s parents after the funeral and thanking them for bringing their wonderful daughter into the world. I even made reference to the time in the summer of 1999 when their caller ID registered that I had called Sarah like a dozen times one day, hoping to hang out with her — an event that, at the time, I think made the LeFolls rather skeptical of me. :) I told them today that the reason I so loved hanging out with Sarah is because of how much joy and laughter she always brought with her, everywhere she went.

Anyway, I don’t know if they can read blogs in heaven… but I’ll miss you, Sarah. We all will.

Now I’m off to the airport for my interviews in Phoenix, which start bright and early tomorrow. What a week.