Comes to all of us
September 15, 2010 (Wednesday)
Yesterday was a sad day in Rockport, as Memorial Services were held for Fran Hoots, who celebrated her 60th birthday September 4. She was suddenly and unexpectedly stricken Friday afternoon. I am not totally aware of the conditions of her illness, but it was fatal.
On Tuesday I had the privilege of offering a prayer at her memorial service at First Baptist Church, where there was standing room only in the worship center. Her life touched many, many others in a positive way and everyone knew the strength of that life was in her commitment to Christ. She will be missed. Our prayers will continue to be offered for Eddie, Stephanie, Jennifer and all of their loved ones.
Death is one thing that comes to all. By that I mean not only that we shall all die, but that death in a family brings sorrow and emotional pain to a degree unknown otherwise. We all have that vulnerability in common. Whether the death is unexpected or takes place at the end of a long illness, the result in our hearts is the same: an aching that will not go away. Tragic circumstances sometimes become the topics of conversations, but no matter the circumstances, the result for those left behind is universal: oppressive sadness. Every time we hear of a death, be it a hero, a famous person, a celebrity, or a person unknown to us, we can be sure in nearly all cases there are loved ones who are grieving and need our prayers.
If there is something that we can do for the bereaved, then let us do it. None of us is exempt from this experience. We need each other.
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