This afternoon we attended the graveside service for Lisa Conrad, a good friend of ours for almost 50 years. Lisa and I were good friends. We loved playing cards all night long with our menfolk.
Lisa loved beer and partying, so when we quit drinking back in the mid 80s, we drifted apart to an extent, but we were always friends and if Lisa wanted anything or needed our help, all she had to do was ask. We will miss her so much.
Lisa is just one of several people we have lost in our community recently. Last weekend, we laid to rest Joe Sorell, 50 years old, who died unexpectedly. There have been others, too, that we were not all that close to in life, but Joe and Lisa were the ones that affected us personally.
I've noticed that holiday season deaths are often harder to bear than those at another time of year. When Dennis lost his brother, Mike, it was the first part of December. That one was really rough. His dad was in February, His mom was in September. We lost our Teresa in late February, and my dad in October. There have been others as well.
What helps to dull the pain is the fact that we know they are with God, reuniting husband and wife, and other family members together for the last time. And that some day, we will join them in that happy reunion in the sky.
For now, we try to live our lives the way God has commanded, and believe in the Resurrection. And pray that we don't lose any more friends or family for a while.
God be with all who are travelling this holiday season. Stay safe, warm and dry, and thank God for all your blessings.
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