Funeral Today

We are going to my brother-in-law's father's funeral. It is sad to see a loved one leave this place, but it is a blessing to think of what he is experiencing right know. Walking with our Lord is nothing to be afraid of. I am glad to be on a journey with him know. It is a shame that some have to wait a life time to begin that journey. I know that  Joe is in a much better place! I am reminded of a great song, I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me. It says it all.

Attending funerals are an experience when you are with children. My wife and I have never shielded our kids from death. We have always considered it a celebration of life.

We know a few adults that were shielded as children from all funerals, and to this day they hate having to go to them. Granted this is not something you should look forward, but you should be able to handle as an adult. One of these persons did not know how to act. 

This will be our girls second funeral. There first was my nephew Ben. They handled themselves very well at that one, I expect the same for today. Of course we will have a mini huddle just before we enter the church so that the ground rules are installed and understood. We will see if they through any stumpers my way. You never know with my two. One saving grace, is that my wife will be there, what I can't answer, she will.

 

Here are the lyrics to I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me and a video.

I can only imagine  What it will be like
When I walk  By your side
I can only imagine  What my eyes will see
When your face  Is before me
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine   I can only imagine
When that day comes  And I find myself
Standing in the Son  I can only imagine
When all I will do  Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine  I can only imagine

I can only imagine I can only imagine
I can only imagine I can only imagine

When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you

 

God Bless You

Joseph