I've only been to about three funerals, but my grandfather's funeral today was the finest I've attended. All of his children (my mother and my aunts and uncles) were in one place—something that hadn't happened in years—to comfort their mother. All who were at the service shared or listened to dozens of humorous and heartwarming experiences with my grandfather. The gravesite service was also very touching. There was a bagpipe performance, and prayer, and a military salute.
The luncheon afterwards was fun. More than anything, I was happy to be with family. For a day, we all came together to celebrate a life very well lived, and to appreciate each other's company and connections.
I already expressed gratitude for my grandfather, so today I am grateful for the beautiful service and celebration of his life that I was able to participate in. I truly felt that I had done my part in giving a proper goodbye to my grandfather.
Bonus: I am grateful that I was inspired this evening to remember a service commitment I had made. I arrived late to set up chairs for church, but I was there, and I got to help for the last couple of minutes before all the work was done. I have no other reason for remembering that I had committed to being there except that I was inspired by the Holy Spirit to keep that commitment.
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