Sadness and Joy in Death

I'm sure some may be saying how can you have joy in death?

Joy comes in celebration of a life lived... in knowing that in death they are free from pain and sorrow.

Death has touched me twice within the past two days - I sincerely hope it is NOT true that death comes in three's.

My mother, Mary, passed away Saturday, May 6. It was a peaceful passing and we are glad that she did not have to suffer any more than she did with lung cancer. Her fear was that she would suffer like her father, who also died from lung cancer. His was a horrible, horrible death - something no one should ever have to suffer through. While my mother did experience some pain in the last couple of weeks, she was spared the awfulness it could have been. Rest well Mom.

Our friend Gregg, also passed away this weekend (see my previous post to this blog about him) and we received word today that he is gone. Rest well my friend.

Yes, I am sad but I am also finding joy in the fact that neither my mother or my friend will have to be in pain anymore -- they are free.

If you would like to honor either of them (Mary Stone or Gregg Gour) please make a donation in their memory to your favorite charity or church - it will do so much good and is a very special way to celebrate their lives.

Thank you for your love and support.