My
mother-in-law died last weekend. Wynne Cole lived a wonderful life, radiating love and
cheer, and faithfully keeping the glorification and service of Jesus Christ her
mission. Hers being the fourth death in
my immediate family in the last thirteen months, I have had extraordinary
occasion to reflect on death and life. I
believe that the loss of a beloved's life is not the loss of a soul, let alone
of our memories or of the loved one's blessings or inspiration. Though we mourn, we the living still have the
opportunity and, I think, the responsibility to live up to the best in those
who have passed away; to increase love, peace, justice and joy in the world;
and to be the best possible stewards of Grace itself.
