The Aftermath

The funeral was yesterday for my dear friend. It was a nice event. In fact, my Loverly said it was one of the best in both format and substance. There were a lot of people in attendance: friends, family, and business associates.

As part of the service, people were invited to come forward and tell amusing stories about my friend or simply reveal feelings about the life and passing of my friend. Several of us took advantage of the opportunity and told stories or expressed feelings about events that took place during his life. They were all well done and heartfelt.

Today, I stopped at the grave site and talked with my friend. I committed to return and discuss important issues with him and experience the comfort of still being able to share my thoughts and decisions with him. I also shared with him that cemeteries kind of freak me out; they are not my favorite places to visit. I will get past that though and stop and discuss things with him periodically much like I do with my family members who have passed. Sorry, but that is what I do and I believe it is good for me and honors those who have passed.

So, life goes on. It always does and always will. In this case, as in most, it will go on with a void and a sorrow that will take some time to mend. That is the grieving process. Once past it though we learn that life is a constant renewal. My friends passing is part of that renewal even though it will take time for us to really view it as such. God has called him home. His life learning was complete and he needs to prepare room for the rest of us schmucks left behind. I am confident he is doing that as we speak. Of course he is doing that between rounds of golf on the best golf courses heaven has to offer.

Play well my friend!!! I will be there some day and I want strokes!!!!!