Sunday, August 16, 2009

Rest in peace

We lost another good man a short time back. 5th funeral this year for us plus our van dying in the driveway; so considerate of her not to die when we were at the cottage. We are getting our fair share. One of my acquaintances told me he doesn't go to funerals anymore. Myself, I enjoy the stories and memories being shared, besides death is the only sure thing in life. Why does it scare so many.

Since I believe there is more to us than this existence on earth, I do find it less daunting than some. It is curious to me that die hard Christians (no irony here!) resist death so much. So many sit in church every Sunday but don't actually have faith that their souls will be taken care of. It is this unknown, unconfirmed realm. Who would have faith when there is no proof? Oops that is the whole point of faith isn't it?

I guess for me my chosen profession requires a lot of faith, everyday, that all will fall into place as it should; that if this is what I am meant to do then what I need will be provided somehow. There is a lot of practicing of letting go. I used to be quite the control freak now that is wanning. So maybe all of this makes it easier for me. When I say goodbye to someone I love, I keep my warm memories and let them rest in peace.