God Hath Not Promised

The first time I read this years ago, it brought a tear to my eye. Occasionally, it still does.

God hath not promised Skies always blue Flower -strewn pathways All our lives through God hath not promised Sun without rain Joy without sorrow Peace without pain But God hath promised Strength for the day Rest for the labor Light for the way Grace for the trials Help from above Unfailing sympathy Undying Love

Doom, Despair and agony on me!!

(Does the title remind you of a show you watched as a kid?)

I have been in a pretty good mood lately given everything that has happened in the last week:
1. Broke my glasses
2. Waterlogged my phone.
3. Rolled over in bed and pulled a muscle in my neck that is still bothering me.
4. Got a huge bolt stuck in the tire of my car.
5. Found out the roof on the garage at Berlin Heights needs replaced.
6. Found out we have a bigger bat problem in Berlin Heights than I ever imagined.

I am not complaining, I am just amazed at how great I feel despite all of this.

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Service al fresco

We had talked about doing an outside service at our Berlin Heights location for about a year now. Today's service was for a 54 year old who had worked for one of the areas largest paving companies for over 30 years. The paving company decided to shut down today for the service. I talked to the President of the company and he actually was the one who suggested having it outside. I had a quick meeting with wifey and then the family and they thought it was a great idea. Since the weather was going to be perfect we setup chairs that night. I quickly setup our wireless mic and a couple speakers in the morning.
Things I learned from an outdoor service:
1. Even if it looks weird, figure out where the shade will be at service time and set the chairs there. We have a number of trees on our lawn.
2. Ask the minister to try to pause when semi's and bikes go past.
3. Check your lawn for holes that people could trip or twist an ankle in.
4. Check your chairs for bird crap in the morning.
5. Shut off your central air unit if it is nearby.

As far as I and wifey know we got only compliments. Tom Hinman, our 85 year old former owner made the comment that they did many services outside before air-conditioning was commonplace. Although he did point out that they had a third of the traffic back then going past the funeral home as we do now. He also does not remember it ever raining during a outdoor service.

Was it more work. Yes it was, but it was worth it. Unfortunately, we had two guys driving my hearse and limo for another funeral home, one was out sick, one was out of town, and the fifth was with visiting relatives. It was just one of those weird days like that.

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Wifey Update

Well yesterday wifey got the radioactive iodine and other than the isolation she feels, she is doing well. She sits at the top of our steps and talks to us and gives orders. I borrowed a geiger counter from the fire dept. and it was quite interesting.
We appreciate all the emails, prayers, and help we have received.

I went on a field trip with Jessica today to a historic village/farm, and it totally set off my allergies. I am still sneezing and wiping my nose, so this post is shorter than I planned.

Quote of the Day

"The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved." - Confucius