The changing of the seasons always reminds us of the changing nature of life. But nothing like a funeral to drive that message home. We are here for a time and then we go. While we are here, people we love will come and go as well. It is part of life. When it is "in order" after a long life, we are sad but it fits the expected pattern of life. When it is out of order with a life not yet old, it causes us to ponder more on death and life and what is it all about.
We had that experience this week as the husband of a good friend passed away after a five year battle with cancer. He was 54 years old. He has four sons who range from age of 15 to 22, one of which is serving a mission in Alabama. Nick is one of Jena's good friends and was able to come home for three days from his mission to be with his family during this time. Joe had lived a good life, he had done much good, and he was well-loved and well-liked. But it seems like there was still so much good he could have done here.
The message repeated many times during the funeral was Joe's overall goal: "What would you have me do, Lord?".
And when all is said and done isn't that what all of us want to be found asking? What would you have me do, Lord?
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