Funeral home by saying, "I'm so
Sorry."
Those words are always appropriate.
But then I surprised myself when I added,
"Expect the unexpected."
I guess I blurted out that advice because
It's true.
Friend, you will hold up well for the
Memorial service and then wonder why you
Suddenly fall apart for no apparent reason.
You will see his picture and smile, only
To notice it later and sob.
You will unexpectedly see a man in line at the
Store who looks just like your man and your
Heart will stop.
Nothing will make sense for awhile
You'll wonder what in the world is wrong
It's better to have no expectations at all.
With one exception.
Expect the One who knows you best,
Who loves you best to shelter you and
Carry you when you can't go on.