Morning Has Broken
2008 October 2
Yesterday I spoke at the funeral for one of our members, who died at the age of 92.
He’d been there on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Omaha Beach.
There are certain moments you experience only from the perspective the minister has. His wife of 72 years walked by the casket after everyone had left the sanctuary, patted him on the hand, and said, “I’ll see you later, Sweetheart.”
Morning has broken.
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Moving.
It is wonderful being a minister and getting to experience those kind of moments.
Thanks for reminding us of those times.
Made my day. Thanks for sharing.
I love it. A good reminder amidst the distractions of this life.
Ohhhh, so sweet…
Wow
Those whom we often refer to as the greatest generation are leaving very quickly now, and the world is so much the poorer because of it. This couple to whom Mike is referring demonstrated such grace and integrity in their lives, just as a matter of course, much like so many of that generation have done and continue to do. We, the baby boomers, have been blessed to witness their lives. And as this lovely widow indicated, “I’ll see you later, Sweetheart,” the reunion will be something to behold! May we continue the legacy and honor them throughout OUR days.
soon and very soon…
Great. Now I’ve got to go and find a tissue.
What a sweet spirit. Grace and peace to her as she learns to live without him. Not a very happy place to be. Thank God for the hope of heaven.
What a beautiful way to entrust a spouse of 70 plus years into the hands of Jesus.
Wow. Beautiful.
And so we sing “Be Still My Soul.”
K. Rex Butts
Like reJoyce, now I too much seek out the Kleenix tissues. How very beautiful. A deep truth shared so simply. Beautiful!!
Wow! That is so sweet! what a reunion we’ll all have one of these days.
Just to clarify, the 6:29 pm “Kathy” is me, from Abilene.
This story says in a few words what entire books have failed to say about the beauty of a faithful marriage. Thank you for sharing this.
What an amazing perspective. Heaven so near, so real. Just around the corner.
Makes me think of my Papa saying goodbye to my Grandma in the exact same way. He sat by her casket and said “See ya soon” and three months later he did. His funeral was almost celebratory for our family, just knowing they had been reunited.
That grandbaby of yours is just adorable. And it’s obvious that you and Diane are smitten!!!
Reading her response activated a “misty moment!”