A Celebration of Life

Life is so short; the next day could be our last. Funerals happen everyday around the world, and the death rate, while ever-changing, is omnipresent. However, I don't think we should be dwelling on the loss and tragedy of someone dying, but rather celebrating the life that they had lived, and the new one they will be going to. Death in the family is particularly hard, as the members that mourn were usually quite close to the deceased. It is not easy to simply be happy that a loved one is going to a better place, but is necessary, after a while, as otherwise the stress and pain becomes innumerable, and the person under it all can no longer bear the weight.
Just recently, a member of my old church, and brother of my "bible-study" group's most treasured speaker, passed on as the result of a motorcycle accident-or so I believe. It is a tragedy to hear, and he will be missed. Mourners definitely have their right to wish he were still here, but after a while, they must realize that he's moved on to a better place. And thus, there is a celebration of life. Comemmorating all his triumphs, who he was as a person, his ministry through the church, and all the good memories that family members and friends alike wish to reminisce. This is the best way to allow a person has passed on to find peace amongst his or her loved ones. So, today, for the few that read, I have one simple request: celebrate your life, always!