September 23, 2018
Often there are paradoxes in the kingdom of God. Life and death, saint and sinner, hello and goodbye, all come quickly in succession. Today the congregation and community said goodbye to one who is moving on earth from one physical space to another hundreds of miles away. There was a celebration of her life in this place, thanksgiving for the impact she has had on people’s lives, and a farewell with hopes that life continues to be full and joyful in a new place.
Not surprisingly, at almost the same time, another goodbye was being said to someone leaving this earth completely. Death comes quickly for some, slowly for others, and for Lloyd this has been a difficult journey. However, there will be time for celebrating his life in this place, remembering his impact on others, and faith and trust that his life will continue to be full and joyful in a new place of forever with God.
And in the midst of it all, God is present. Thanks be to God!
Blessings.
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