untitled.

I went to a funeral today. One of the older gentlemen in my church passed away and I was asked to run the sound. My immediate response was that of disdain. I barely knew the guy…and funerals are so depressing. But, I remembered some of the things that I’ve thought about in the past…and about some of the things I’ve read and I was reminded of how important I think it is for us all to mourn with those who are in mourning.

It’s always a lot easier when the person who has passed on was a Christian…and even easier when that person has lived a long and fruitful life. I’m sure it wasn’t easy for those closest to him, but easier than it would have been had either of the above been untrue. It was a nice service…and I was reminded of my past encounters with the gentlemen as a child. He always had a pocket full of candy and if you approached him following any church service he was always happy to give it. I think he found pure joy in making children smile. He was a good man.