Last Saturday I went to a funeral (only the second one I've been to in my life). My parents knew her but I didn't really know her, only her son and his family, so we went to support them. I hadn't seen our friends for probably 5-6 years although we keep in touch through email every now and then. It was an interesting experience to me to stand next to the coffin and see this sweet woman's body. It was fascinating to me how she looked like she was just asleep. As I stood there looking at her and observing the people around me as they talked, I felt a distinct peace come over me. It was kind of wierd I guess, seeing as I didn't know her, but then again, thinking to the basic principles of how we are children of God and that He has a beautiful plan for each of us and each of our individual lives made me feel really happy!
After the viewing we gathered in a chapel where some family members performed a couple of musical numbers and then an invitation was made for those who wanted to share a memory about her could get up and do so. From what everyone said, I could tell this woman had many talents, and much love and wisdom to go around. It was lovely. My favorite was this thin, delicate, elderly woman who had worked in a quilting and craft store with her. She gently walked to the pulpit with her walker to keep hear steady and shared beautiful memories. She spoke so highly of her dear friend and of her example and how much she had changed her life. It got me thinking some things about life...I don't mean to sound morbid, haha, but I hope that when I die, I'll have at least one friend come to my funeral and share that I was important to them in some way. Sometimes it seems like life gets so crazy-busy that we don't even have time to let people know we are thinking of them. I try to contact my friends when I think of them and just let them know...Life is getting busier and busier though.
These last few days, among the wedding plans, I've been planning a family get-together so my future in-laws can meet my siblings. I have three siblings and they each have their lives and families to attend to, so it's a bit of a challenge to find a day and time that works for everybody (I can't imagine having like 7 siblings or something....ah!!). Anyway, it's just interesting how sometimes we are so busy living that we can easily get distracted on the things and people who matter most. I don't want to end up going to a funeral and having regrets about not calling them or something when I had the chance!
Anyway, sorry if that made no sense!
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