…the house of mourning…

My wife wrote this today. I find it very thought provoking.

patientlyhopeful

It was clear, something was wrong when one of our pastor’s began to speak with me yesterday morning.

He was relating the events of the past few days and, to my great surprise, that his mother was put on hospice.

Two weeks ago his parents had visited our fellowship.

At one point, his eyes brimming with emotion, he said, “Mom has her ticket punched, she knows where she’s going.”

I promised to pray for their family.

After service, I went over to speak with our dear elderly gentleman friends.

I greeted Mr. Perry, his first words were, “Did your husband tell you my wife is dieing?”

He withdrew a small picture frame from his Bible.

It held a black and white photo of a bride and groom cutting their wedding cake.

He smiled broadly.

“You know my wife is like you, very charismatic.”

I was touched by his complement…

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