Yesterday I had the honor of playing the organ at a friend's funeral. E. was a friend from church, and had died suddenly in an accident a few days before on the way to work. It seemed so strange that we had all just seen him last Sunday, and now, here we were at a funeral service for him. Like many funerals, there was a great deal of sadness, but also humor and joy; E. still seemed to be with us, and his kindness and gentle sense of humor permeated the occasion.
I've played for several large funerals and memorial services; this one seemed special. Everyone there seemed eager to celebrate E.'s life through a worship service. They sang the hymns with gusto, and nearly everyone took communion; the homily was a lovely tribute to E.'s life. In the coming days and weeks, E.s friends and family will certainly be grieving, but we'll be grieving together in a loving, supportive community.
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