Hello friends.
Today is the day of my father's funeral service: burial in the morning, service in the afternoon with a light repast following, and then (likely) family convening at my sister's house afterwards.
If I could ask your prayers, good thoughts or good wishes (as you practice), I would be grateful. Specifically for being able to speak well and being able to be the cheerful front face of the family to a bevy of individuals who have come to honor my father (as an introvert, this can be exhausting).
As a note, I suspect it will be Monday for a post-service report.
Be of good cheer, and remember that Christ has overcome death and the grave.
Rest in peace, Mr. Beaucail. Godspeed.
ReplyDeleteYou’ll do just fine, TB. All thoughts will be on your dad.
Thank you Glen. It went well, all things considered.
DeletePrayers for you and your family TB, may God' s strength and peace surround you this day and may your father rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nylon12. His peace did indeed surround us.
DeletePrayers for you all as you remember your father's time here on Earth.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sbrgirl.
DeleteMay God give you the words to say and the presence to encourage. May His peace comfort you all.
ReplyDeleteYour words reminded me of this:
"I know that my Redeemer liveth, and He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And after my skin worms destroy this body, YET in my flesh will I see God. Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me." Job 19
I'm praying.
Thank you STxAR. That verse was included as part of the readings.
DeleteMy thoughts & prayers for you and the family. Remember the man he was and enjoy the stories you will hear that you may never have heard before. Just be 'you' & you'll be fine (and like I said to my mom...don't worry about a weepy moment, it's part of the ride)
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Thank you Hobo. I did indeed hear some stories I had never heard before.
DeleteMay he rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon him.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ed.
DeleteI know he is proud of you and your sister. May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. He certainly was not shy in telling us that.
DeletePrayers for you and all your family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThank you GL.
DeleteI am sure God blessed you and yours, TB. Be safe and God bless.
ReplyDeleteHe did Linda, He did. It was a wonderful service.
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