They say time heals all wounds. While I understand the sentiment and time definitely can be a salve to help heal wounds, scars still remain. No amount of time can ever fully remove the memory or some losses. The loss of a loved one is one of those wounds time doesn’t ever fully heal. That is one of the realities I was reminded of this past week.

It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since my wife’s father passed away. I remember the first few months were difficult. The entire first year was challenging. Year 2-3 it seemed like the new normal was setting in, but this week always reveals just how abnormal her dad not being around really is. And while time has helped it hasn’t healed…at least not completely.

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Six years ago for his funeral, I was asked to give the opening remarks. As I re-read them this week, tears came to my eyes again and I was reminded of just how great of a man we lost and heaven gained. I hope reading the remarks on my father-in-law’s life gives you comfort, hope, and a gentle reminder of our purpose in life as it did me six years ago and again this week.

As always be with the Lord’s people on the Lord’s day!