all saints day

Today is an interesting day.  A day to remember all of the loved ones who have "gone before us" to be with God.  I have seen several special posts to remind us.  I know that several churches are having special services.  I also know that quite a few churches will be celebrating "All Saints" on Sunday.  A wonderful way of celebrating the "Communion of the Saints" by recognizing we will be seeing our loved ones again.

One of the posts I saw was about remembering our loved ones.  I was Dad's primary care giver.  Mentally Dad was "with it" right up until lunch the day he died (eleven years ago yesterday).  He was still giving the nurses a hard time, AND doing ministry, right up until lunch.  I can look back, now, and be very thankful I could fulfill his last request to NOT be alone - I was able to sit beside him.

There are a lot of things I remember, and laugh about, now.  Like offering to share him with others - I even offered "The Ransom of Red Chief" in that I would "pay" someone to keep him.  I remember he used to make comments, to get to me, whenever he wanted to - yes, even in the middle of my sermon.  I remember being able to "get him back."  I remember the love even as I remind people you have to laugh or you will start screaming.  Something to think about.........