That's a great haul!
I believe that 'the living' has to kick themselves 'after a while' after a death - 'They' wouldn't want us to mope around. 'They' would like us to continue to enjoy life as best we could. I also believe 'they' are around us and 'we'll' see 'them' again.
We're all eagerly awaiting the posting pictures of your completed curtains - so get sewing! :) ((((sherrib)))))