Inspirations

To my followers.... my apologies for not blogging for several months.  I found myself to be on overload and the creativity just wasn't present.  Today I am trying to get back to basics and reconnect to those who follow my blog.    This last Sunday I had the honor of presenting the Memorial Message for Knapp Funeral Home Memorial Service.  What an honor that was for me.  As I looked out over the overflowing crowd, I recognized so very many of those attending.. either by hospice, support group, emergency department, or friends and business associations.  I feel that God has blessed me by giving me the opportunity to do what I do.  I meet remarkable people who struggle with great strength in an attempt to find some normalcy in life during the grieving turmoil.  Kristin Heitzmann once said, "Grief is a coat you put on and off, wearing it only until it has warmed the chill of loss, but not so long as to take the edge from memory."  My advice to those grieving is to embrace life... use your experience and gifts with inspiration and zeal to help others who are just beginning the journey you have traveled.