Memorial Service

I am attending yet another memorial service tomorrow. I have worked in a church for almost 15 years. During that time I have become very close to many of the members. In the past 3 weeks we have lost 3 members. It is an older congregation but it is heartbreaking to keep losing so many so close together. Tomorrow the memorial service is for a lady that was one of the first that welcomed me to the church back in 1993. She was very outspoken and honest throughout the years. The thing that I liked most about her was that you never had to wonder what she was thinking or how she felt about things. Some people loved her, others didn't. Her ashes will be sprinkled in the garden. It is a peaceful, quiet place. I think it is nice that she wanted her ashes there. She had planned her service from start to finish. She did not wish to burden her family in any way. She will be missed.