Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 25th.
Many of you will be remembering loved ones who have died. You may also find
yourself helping family members and friends bless the memory of their loved
ones who have died, too.
It can be awkward to talk about a person who is no longer
living. It can be hard emotionally. Almost everyone I have ever encountered
cherishes the memory of their family members who are no longer present. That
can provide an opening for you to ask some caring questions. “What do you miss
about your Grandma Gladys? Where was
your grandpa’s favorite fishing hole?” Questions encourage story telling.
Questions show that you care.
If you are patient, gentle, and kind you will be blessed
with a retelling of memories that are very meaningful for the person sharing
them, and in the process bless the memory of the person they are remembering.
In doing so, you become a companion who demonstrates
Christian love and compassion in the midst of recalling a life lived and a life
lost to death. You can gently proclaim God’s love in the midst of loss. You can
whisper the promise of Christ’s resurrection and the good news it can bring to
the broken hearted.
Bless you this Memorial Day Weekend as you share the
memories of loved ones, and gently encourage others to do the same.
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