It's so nice to see you...

hugs 

smiles

tears

whispers

conversations

sniffles

nose blowing

quiet

praise

sorrow

joy

surrounded us today

as small groups clustered, 

catching up,

sharing life,

sharing grief

"it's so good to see you,

wish it was under different circumstances"

when I heard that from behind me I wanted to stand, 

turn and say something profound

but as I write this tonight I am convicted and convinced:

"we need to change something in our lives.

funerals should not be the only place we see the ones we love.

I need to get out my calendar and make some dates."