We made it through the memorial service for a young man who died under tragic circumstances.
The family and friends were supported by so many who came to be with them in that hour of remembrance.
My heart goes out to the family but is still heavy for the young son of the deceased.
A kid should never attend the funeral of his father.
Randy Wray
November 24th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I have no doubt you did an excellent job. I’ve never heard you do any less. The hardest funerals we do are those when young children are left behind. Did one last year of a man who retired from a military career (special forces) and became a deputy sheriff so he could spend more time with his children. Died in a sky diving accident and his children were old enough to know Daddy was never coming home again but not old enough to understand why.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Thank you for serving that family in the way you did. I know it had to be a hard funeral to do. It has to be much easier when the person has lived a long life and you can reflect on all they did and how they served the Lord.
November 27th, 2009 at 8:17 am
My heart goes out to this family, and I will pray for them. I appreciate you for all you do but, most of all, for your caring heart. (I’ve never forgotten the day you and I prayed together over the phone over a heart-wrenching issue in my life.) Thanks for being you.
November 29th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I have not had to do those kinds of memorials, though I have attended them and cried a lot through them. I know you were helpful and comforting.