“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” -- Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 4, NIV During these days of pandemic, much of what we consider normal and routine has changed. We are no longer able or willing to pursue life in the ways we always have. A heart-wrenching challenge for family members has been their separation from loved ones who have been hospitalized. Many are denied physical access to those who are dying due to concern about the COVID-19 infection. Mourning has also been a challenging in a time of social distancing and mask-wearing. More families have opted for simple graveside services with family and close friends, giving up on a memorial service or hoping to have a fitting service later. These are als...
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