Comments on: Thoughts on Funerals…

By: June

June — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:22:18 +0000

Ecclesiastes 7:1A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. When you spoke of your father in law this scripture came to mind it is so moving how fine of a man he was.

I look at funerals as a celebration of ones life and their wonderful legacy is a gift they leaves behind to family.
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss but happy too that you were able to have a wonderful and loving person as this in your life whos legacy will live on and infulence your familys next generations.
How very wonderful to have such a inspirational person in ones life.

By: sherri

sherri — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:06:39 +0000

I also sing- and your sister's response is what I have said MANY times before- word for word! It gave me goosebumps. It is so true. .-= sherri´s last blog ..Friends in High Places =-.

By: gitz

gitz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:07:23 +0000

I agree with Deb… when you can sing and look into the eyes of the grieving, it’s almost like the rest of the congregation isn’t there. Music relays what simple words can’t. I also fully agree about the ritual. I couldn’t go to my aunt’s funeral last December, or a funeral this summer of a close family friend. I had them video tape my aunt’s funeral and it meant so much to me. It made it real, made me less disconnected from the reality. There’s a level of acceptance that is missing without it, I think.

Have been thinking of all of you today and pray you found peace in the midst of it all. Thanks for posting the obituary so we could get to know him, too.
.-= gitz´s last blog ..Crazy Love: Your Best Life. . . Later =-.

By: Shelia

Shelia — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:27:33 +0000

Oh, Dear One. This was a post most of us should read. Funerals are a part of our lives. The words of your sister are precious!
You’ll be in my prayers.
Blessings,
Shelia
.-= Shelia´s last blog ..No Spooky At My House… =-.

By: Pinky

Pinky — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:53:20 +0000

You hit the nail on the head, we never realize how much WE need funerals till someone CLOSE dies. It is all for us, to give us time to grieve, say goodbye and begin to come to terms with our loss. Thanks for posting the obituary, it helps to see a face and know who I ma praying for. Much love, Pinky

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:33:54 +0000

Funerals are hard. And you are right they are the type of thing that we stop for and it is good. We need to stop and think. Sorry your family is having to deal with the loss of a loved one.
Hugs, Lisa
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Memi!! =-.

By: Barb Boyack

Barb Boyack — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:57 +0000

What a lovely obituary, if they can be lovely..He was certainly a fine man and a well loved man..I hope you have a loving, family day remembering this fine man. God's blessings to you all... .-= Barb Boyack´s last blog ..HEADS UP! IT’S A GIVEAWAY… =-.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:13 +0000

Thinking of you today. What a beautifully written tribute to an honorable and loved man. I am sure he will be dearly missed. Such a loving gesture on your sister’s part as well as her husband. Your wisdom today will stay with me a lifetime.

Wishing you peace and comfort!
.-= Vicky´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:45 +0000

Praying for his wife a special out-pouring of God’s Grace and Peace. For the family…I’m praying for the sweetest feeling of God’s tender care. Psalm 139.
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..A Challenge =-.

By: Dad~.

Dad~. — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:47:28 +0000

Julie, that about sums it up, an officer and a gentleman…..
Christlike officer and gentleman. I see many of the same
qualities in my son-in-law. God is good!