I am SO ashamed of my co-workers:rant:

[warthog]

...I went last night and seen my co-worker at the funeral home that had died last Wednesday...I was under the mistaken assumption that a lot of my co-workers that knew and worked with him would be there;and mentioned it to his widow...she told me I was only the 2nd one from our shop that showed up for this one-day showing-The showing started at 2:00 and went to 8-I got there a little after 6...One guy I asked if he was going said"NOPE-TOO FAR!"...Tell me something:how far is too far when death is involved??I have just about had my fill of all these self-centered sacks of crap in the world that have the attitude"IF IT DIDNT HAPPEN TO ME OR MINE,IT DOESNT CONCERN ME"...I almost wish it was ME that passed on;so I wouldnt have to deal with all the people that dont give a darn for anything but their own sorry arses-I find it hard to even pray for these people..PLEASE,brothers and sisters-Make a difference in your world-DONT forget your work of the LORD...My co-worker's widow -AND SON-thanked me over and over for coming-His son was having a bad time-I told him dont worry about your dad-he's not suffering now.

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

just deal with death in different ways. But they should not say they will be there and not go. Praying for the family.

 

[jr]

Good afternoon Steve,You did a great thing by attending, some day that act of kindness may bear fruit. This effort on your part will always be seen by your co_workers widow and son something special that sets you as a believer apart from the rest, may God open more doors for you.

 

[Paul (AR)]

We all have to face Jesus someday and what you did will be remembered. God Bless.

 

[MI$$OURI BETTY]

there are many things that might be hindering them from attending! Could be health, family situations, very little money to spare for gas and etc. Don't be so hard in judging them, dfsteve, as each of us must answer to God for what we do or don't do!

I don't always attend funerals (not because I don't want to) but because of my health, the distance or financially. Maybe his co-workers weren't just as close in knowing him as you...but whatever... always remember this: Sinners don't think or do the same as Christians....and even Christians and relatives don't do as they should, but our Father in Heaven knows all about it and He is the Judge of all men and all things!

I'm glad you made it to the funeral home to see him and his family. As I said before, they would be grateful for your coming and paying your respects to their husband and dad, and they were! So be happy and blessed to know you did the right thing and forgive those who didn't or couldn't! Some people are very uncomfortable in both hospitals and funerals....doesn't mean they don't care!!

God Bless!
Betty

 

[steve in so la]

the main thing to remember Steve is that you did the right thing. Everything else is secondary - steve inso az

 

[MI$$OURI BETTY]

Thank you, Steve, and the poems and pics are on the way....just don't know when the pkg will arrive...but hopefully not too long after Christmas Day.....The younger I get(???), the slower I am....oh well, at least I did mail them to ya and all who wanted them and some who didn't ask! :blush: As Tiny Tim said, "God bless us everyone"!

Sister Betty (Ma) (Gramma)