I recently attended a memorial service for someone from church. It was a happy time. Lots of stories were shared by friends and family; some made us laugh, others brought tears to our eyes. What I liked about this service was that it was an authentic tribute to an authentic woman. Phyllis was strong, stubborn, funny and resourceful. She was not perfect. She was deeply loved.
It’s wonderful when a community of friends and family can love like that. It’s really a reflection of God’s love for all people. God loves us because God created us. We are not loved because we are perfect or even because we are always pleasant. God loves us because…well, because.
It was a blessing to honor Phyllis with our memories, to witness the love others had for her and to know, once again, the unconditional love of God for all people. Thank you Phyllis; thank you, God.
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