Today I attended a funeral visitation for a friend whose son had died. Deaths of child are some of the most difficult deaths for people to experience. In this example the family had done everything to care for their child impeccably through his whole life. The have the peace that they know there was nothing more they could do for him. They are also strong in their faith and believe he is in Heaven even as they a grieving his death.

At the visitation there was nothing profound that anyone said that brought comfort. The family indicated most comforting thing was the number of people who took time from their schedule to come to the funeral home, stand in line, and then offer heart-felt expressions of love and support to the members of the family. Anyone who attended the visitation probably wished they at a more enjoyable activity. What they may not realize is the gift of their presence at that precise moment was a gift of grace and love to the grieving family. I am glad to see so many people chose to make time to give that gift to the family as they grieve their loss.