This past New Years Day my brother died. We were six years apart and not that close really but I still miss him. As I prepared some words to speak at his funeral, I found myself remembering things about him. There were some bad things, which I kept to myself, and several good things. I also found myself wondering if I'd remember him in ten years.
About 7 or 8 years ago a good friend died too young. I would say he was my best friend because we had a relationship I seriously doubt I'll ever have again. That is such a sad thought, I try to avoid having it. I try to remember his voice or things he'd say or do to help keep his memory alive in my head. Two other friends (though not as close) died about the same time. They were also very young with children still at home. I miss them all and can still picture their faces and voices.
This past week my wife's aunt was taken to the hospital. She is 84 and though her health is generally good, things can go downhill fast at that age. She took another fall, she falls a lot, and hit her head. We thought she was well enough to go back to the assisted living facility the day after the fall but that may not be likely.
Neither my wife nor I ever knew her well enough to have memories of her that will last very long. Hopefully, we will remember her fondly in any case. We got involved with helping her three years ago when her husband died. I'm not sure it wouldn't be a blessing for her to pass sooner rather than later. She has had personal aids who sit with her every day for the past 3 years. Because of her health and finances, that will stop soon and she will go to a skilled nursing facility. She will hate that and that is why I made my comment about a blessing if she passes.
The one nagging thing is that I don't think she is saved. She and her husband never had any interest in things of the Lord. Though the last time we saw her husband, days before he died, he was watching a televangelist on TV.
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