The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. –Psalm 34 Verse 18.
The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid
and deeds left undone. -Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
( A word about the dog-he is the “mascot” of sorts to the men who work at the cemetery. They were apologetic about the dog coming over while we lingered, to grasp one last, apologetic look at the family grave site. Far from being offended, we all found “Hank’s” presence comforting. Same too with the roosters who crowed not a bit during the service-but immediately afterward, and could be heard off in the distance. I found a bit of symmetry in these things, although I am not sure why.)