This weekend was the Burger Reunion. It's held every 3 years and is a special event that lasts 4 days. Dan's grandma was Elsie Burger Hiesterman. She had 10 siblings and they all grew up in a farmhouse southwest of Clay Center that is still in the Burger family to this day. The Burger family likes to have fun and our Lutheran roots run deep. It's a Burger tradition to hold hands and sing the doxology (Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow) before eating our meals.
It's always comforting to have a Pastor in the family. Uncle Joel's closing sermon today at our morning memorial breakfast struck a chord with me. He talked about grief and dealing with loss. Uncle Joel got this so right today! Grief is a natural response to death of a loved one. Everyone grieves differently and grief has a purpose. He reminded us that through the Body of Christ, we don't have to carry the burden alone. He is faithful and He loves us through the grief. Also as Christians, we are to mourn with those that mourn. Grief is a part of life and it's important and healing to share it with others.
I've realized that I can't hide from loss. I would rather commune with others and share in the joys and sorrows in life. I'm still struggling with everything that's happened this year. It was very good for me to be reminded today that I don't have to go it alone. The grief would be suffocating if I tried to handle it by myself. Thankfully I have faith and a community of believers to help share the load.
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