Difficult Day

Today I'm heading to a funeral. The husband of one of my study partners died tragically last weekend. I'd only met him once - at graduation. They had been married for 30 years.  This event has devastated this family and turned them upside down. It's been a really long time since I've been to a funeral service where there will be no mention of God, faith or hope. My understanding is that the service will primarily be an opportunity for people to tell stories and seek comfort in the good memories. It may very well be the most difficult funeral that I've ever attended. I'll certainly be praying all the way through the service.