Today is the day so many people in our town have been dreading. The day we lay Kelley Snyder's earthly body to rest. So many people searched for this well loved woman only to find her gone to this world. So many people are grieving and filled with sorrow.
Today is her funeral service and I anticipate this to be a very well attended service. I imagine people from all over traveling here to remember her life and grieve their loss. I have heard so many stories about Kelley's life over the past few weeks. Stories of her giving heart and her loving nature. I wish I would have gotten to know her better when she was still here on earth with us. I spent a little time with her while our sons spent time together, but not enough. I feel like I have missed out. I think I would have genuinely enjoyed her company.
As we all get ready for one of the hardest moments, I hope we all remember all the fun things about Kelley. I hope we remember all the loving and giving things she did for the people in her life. I hope we all try to pattern this part of our lives after her. We all could use a little more compassion and giving in our lives. When we see that person that needs a helping hand, remember what Kelley would have done. And then do it. If someone needs groceries, see that they get them. If someone needs clothes, clean out your closet or go to the store and buy some. If there is a charity event, donate what you can. Be it a prize, money or just your time.
In the days that follow our goodbye to this wonderful mother, I want all of you to remember this one thing that Kelley did best of all. Love. Love your children with every ounce of your being. Dedicate yourself to their happiness and well being. Put them first in all things. Raise them to be the best people they can be. Never let them doubt your love for them. As we are all so aware, life is fleeting. We do not know God's plan for us. We do not know when He will call us home. Make the most of every second on this earth He has blessed us with. Never let any one in your life wonder if you loved them. This is where the joy come in. Every time one of you does something for someone else in honor of Kelley, or remembers that your child needs you her life meant something wonderful. She touched each and everyone of you in some way. There is the joy. Take that joy with you today as your leave the grave side, and know she is not there. She has left this earth for someplace better and has left behind a legacy is all of you.
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