I went to the best funeral I’ve ever attended this last weekend. Weird to say but let me explain.
A sweet lady with developmental challenges in our church recently passed away.
At her memorial service there was standing room only. The venue that can seat over 500 was packed.
Melanie was 47 but reminded me of an 8 year old. As I understand it, she had a tragic accident when she was young that sort of froze her in time. But I never asked to confirm. Her life was not easy.
Her parents now in their 80’s took care of her and the memorial service was proof of the incredible job they did in raising her.
The service was filled with people sharing funny stories of her life. If you met her even once you would learn she was really passionate about two things 1) birthdays and 2) praying.
She remembered everyone’s birthdays and would tell you who else she knew that had the same one.
She would ask for ways to pray for you and then tell everyone else so they could pray too. (so better not tell her anything too private!)
The service ended with a reception. It was the first time I’ve seen a theme for a memorial services reception. It was birthday themed. Everyone got hats and ate her favorite foods and shared memories.
Friends and family shared long after the service was over and continued to reflect and celebrate her life until after 8pm.
Melanie couldn’t have a career or her own family and spent a lot of her life in hospitals. Yet she used what she had to bring joy to everyone she met and she changed everyone’s lives in the process.
@stunzoo213@natalimorris@marklevinshow disgusting beliefs? you do understand that both Christianity and Judaism start with the old testament and 10 commandments, right?
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It’s not only politics. It’s society in general. Everyone is just so irritating, and leaving your house is such an inconvenience these days. I don’t have the patience to deal with the everyday idiots you’re forced to deal with when you go out and have to interact with other humans. I hate it so much.
Interacting with humans has become a chore.
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