Tragedy

Will I Be Remembered When I’m Gone?

Over half of my life has been spent working in funeral homes. I started at age 16 as an after school job in high school and I’m still doing it now. In over 18 years in this business, I’ve seen a lot of things. I’ve seen tragedies too many to count. I’ve seen heartbreak youContinue reading “Will I Be Remembered When I’m Gone?”

We Need A Mr. Rogers

My family and I enjoy at-home movie nights. We all get a big bowl of ice cream and settle into the living room for a great time together. The other night, we decided to watch the Mr. Rogers biopic, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. It was an excellent movie detailing a great man andContinue reading “We Need A Mr. Rogers”

Are You Prepared To Die?

If there is one thing I know about in life, it’s death. I have been working at funeral homes since I was a teenager. I’m a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I’ve seen death at its most heartbreaking and I’ve seen death be a beautiful thing. I’ve seen a lot in the almost 18 yearsContinue reading “Are You Prepared To Die?”

When Tragedy Strikes

Nothing in this life is guaranteed. Not even tomorrow is guaranteed to us. Not one of us will get through life without facing some sort of tragedy or hardship. So what are we to do when tragedy strikes? Recently, there have been tragedies that have affected my church family. While not directly affecting me, theContinue reading “When Tragedy Strikes”