Finding LIFE at a funeral

One place you wouldn't expect to find or feel life is at a funeral or planning of one. I have say that was not my experience over this weekend. I was called during the week to perform a memorial service for a lovely woman who lived a full life with a loving twin sister, loving husband, two lovely daughters and a pretty little 11 year old granddaughter. This experience was so sweet serving this family, that I felt I was given a shot of life just to help them and be there for them before and during the service.

This was a woman who dearly loved her family and was by nature a quiet but strong presence for her family. She also had a streak of passion for life riding on a Harley Davidson cycle with her husband. I thought that was so cool and cute how a good wife, mom, and grandma who could step out of her quiet mild manner and travel with her husband on a cycle. She was a spiritual shepherd who traveled the world literally but always had time to tend a rose garden and take care of her darling sweet family.

I just knew I was sincerely called by God to be there for this family at this time of mourning. We all just connected. I listened to all that they wanted and what they had to share with their family on the phone two days before the memorial service. I listened and counseled them on the phone and it felt great to help this very loving family. I wanted to give them a service that would touch their hearts and bring them as much comfort as could be in a situation of loss.

Here is where I do believe God has a hand in people's lives and actuall from time to time in mine when I am present to it. The service was very sweet. The right things were spoken and the family was pleased. I felt good to be able to provide comfort and service to a very appreciative family. Out of a tragedy, a family found comfort and I felt useful. This is truly how God incarnates in the world with us humans. And to be a part of that and share love and care is everything in life.

There is a movie called Ghost, with Patrick Swayze, seems like I like him! and in the end when Sam Wheet his character finally goes to his resting place, after he put things right from the events that killed him, he speaks to his girlfriend who is still living. "Molly it is so beautiful, you take the love with you." And it is true, when people can put aside the fear, anxiety and greed and see how we were truly meant to be, we DO take the love with us, all through this life and in to the next.