INSPIRASUNS

One of the things that I enjoy the most about my job is helping people through the life decisions they are making. I’m here to make sure their wedding day pulls off without a hitch. When parents reach out about baptizing their children, I talk them through the logistics and get to prep all of the special gifts the newly baptized will receive. When it comes time to plan funerals, I’m blessed to help people through what could be difficult conversations.

A few days ago I met with a couple who wanted to make plans for their funerals and final resting places. I had been chatting with the wife for a week or so and commented to her that preplanning and having everything documented was always best. “It makes it so much easier for your spouse and family if they know your wishes beforehand”. So they came in to discuss options and the next steps.

Their initial plans were to have their ashes scattered in the water where they lived up north. They realized now that this wasn’t realistic as they had decided to move full-time to FL and sell their northern home. They don’t have any children and they felt it would be better to plan their final resting place here. I mentioned to them that they could be buried at sea here. Did I mention that this couple were avid boaters most of their adult life? They’ve since retired from the sport/hobby because of their age, but admittedly they still love the water and they feel a strong connection to it.

Anyway, we had a lengthy discussion about picking plots in our churchyard or being buried at sea. I showed them locations, and we chatted about remembrance plaques, the services, etc. I explained that there was no right or wrong decision here, it truly was what appealed to them most. Whatever they decided we would be here for them and would make sure in the end that their wishes were carried out. By the time they left, they were commenting on how good they felt, how they hadn’t really known what to expect, and how easy the process was.

The wife stopped by the church yesterday and she thanked me again for taking time for them. “We had such a wonderful time talking with you. We were dreading the process, but you made it so easy. We’re so glad we came in to chat”.

There are so many times in this life when you just never know the impact you will have on another person or persons. It’s important to always keep Father first in what you do. Show His love, His grace, and at the end of the day, treat people the way you want to be treated. Friends, we can make a difference, we can make things better in this world that at times is so cray cray 🙂 .

So, don’t underestimate the ability you have to make a difference. You just never know 🙂 . Have a great day friends!

Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.