A charming country church, gorgeous stained glass windows and divine music; it was a beautiful celebration of life.
Funerals are one of the most difficult parts of life, your heart breaks for those grieving the lose of their loved one. In this case a grandmother had to say goodbye to her long time spouse, a family was saying goodbye to their father and grandfather. As a widow, I understand their pain.... he was a fine man of faith. He passed too soon.
As Christians, our faith reassures us our loved one is in heaven but there is such sadness in parting.
During the funeral it gave me peace to be in sanctuary, viewing the images on the windows of Jesus and Mary, as well as being surrounded by loving family and friends.
As the funeral closed the choir sang a lovely and moving song that I was unfamiliar with called
Song of Farewell by Ernest Sands:
"May the choirs of angels come to greet you
May they speed you to paradise
May the Lord enfold you in his mercy
May you find Eternal life"
I loved that song, it was so apropos.
xo
