Last week I attended a funeral at my old church where I grew up after adoption. In 1975 there were eight of us confirmed together. Five of us were brought together last Wednesday to pay our respects to our lost friend, Darlene, and were pallbearers for her. Darlene passed several days earlier in California after fighting cancer for the past six years. I have lost several family members, relatives and friends to various types of cancers. It is a tragic death, and very traumatic on those left behind. I always hope and pray I never have to go through the pain and endless suffering cancer victims face.
The most significant thing about last Wednesday was that it took the loss of a fellow classmate and funeral to bring several of us together. Why is it that it always takes funerals to bring distant friends and family members together? Is it always that hard to stay in touch on a more frequent basis? Why does it take a death to bring people together and appreciate life more, to plan future get-togethers before another friend or loved one dies?
As with other past reunions, the five of us wished each other well and hoped to see each other again soon - not at a funeral.
I do not want to wait another thirty six years before I see the five of us together at a funeral. I am hoping we will begin holding an annual Confirmation class reunion, starting next year. Life is too short, no need to wait until I am dead........and that's the way it is.
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