life and death situations

We had a funeral this morning for Godlieve Jackson, who was 91. As we gathered in prayer at the altar, I was reminded that she was one more witness who has given me a clearer sense of God's love. That's the most important activity we could ever participate in. And we each have our unique way of doing that. She was suffering in many ways, and yet, at least to me, she imaged a face of Christ both patient and kind. How awesome that she could, in the midst of pain, confusion and lack of sight, be an image of peace. Would that we all did so.