Tough Stuff

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran

I can no longer say that I have never been to a funeral/memorial service. No, I haven't gone through life without death. I just have never been to a service before, be it because I was too young or the distance was too far to go for the service. Although this was my brother's mother in law and I didn't know her that well, she was always kind to me. It is a sad time for the family as it was all so sudden.

I never know quite what to say to people when someone close to them have passed. "I'm sorry" doesn't seem to be enough, but what else can you say? I don't know the loss that they are feeling, especially in this instance. It's one of those times that you hope "I'm sorry" and a warm embrace offer at least some comfort. That and being there with a shoulder to cry on if need be is all one can really do I suppose. Be part of their support system.

While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. ~John Taylor