I had been worrying about whether the volunteers at FW Friends would get along without us today.  During devotions yesterday I was led to the Sermon on the Mount, the section entitled in my Bible, Do Not Worry.  I know Jesus was talking about worrying about food and clothing, but  the last few verses really spoke to my situation.  "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own."

    And then during Bible study yesterday afternoon Joe had picked for us to sing "Seek ye First".  I was stunned that he chose the same verse that I had been meditating on.  And Rita had called and said "Don't worry, we can handle it...just go and be with your husband."  I have very real peace about both Joe and I being gone this afternoon.   Matthew will handle Games and Music, Bethany will handle opening and closing, and either Angie will be there to help with my group or Rita will add my girls to hers.  Joe was teasing me saying, "So how does it feel to be not as necessary as you thought?"  Silly man, I'm thrilled.

   And Joe thanked me SEVERAL times for being with him at the viewing last night.  I KNOW I'm doing the right thing.   The kids were fine here at the house, though I had alerted the Berrys that we would be gone and they said they'd be available for an emergency.  And it was lovely to see old friends and family and we will be able to talk more this afternoon at the funeral supper.  I must be getting OLD to start getting so much enjoyment out of a funeral.  But a funeral of an old saint in the Lord, gone to Jesus after a life well lived is so different than, for example, that funeral Joe had last December for little Tyler.  That one was gut-wrenching.  And we do not grieve as those who have no hope!  Praise God!