Issue 30.10
Recently I was strolling about a campus of a great University located here in southern Utah. I was overwhelmed by the magnificence of the buildings and the wondrous library filled with art, literature and great books. The thing, however, that seemed the most impressive was the students so intent with their studies. Their minds seemed to be engulfed in an educational sphere so far away from the current one I was on.
Never before in the history of our world has knowledge been so accessible. It seems that we are able to “Google” anything for an immediate answer. What a powerful thing this is. The extent of this knowledge is truly amazing. It encompasses the stars of the universe, the history of nations, the biographies of great men and women, the function of governments, the structure and function of the human body and the mysteries of the mind.
With all of this knowledge one would think we should be coming closer to a perfect society. Yet, we are consistently made aware of the sicknesses, the pains, and of course, the ever-present death that comes to us all. As I contemplated this I realized that education is more than science and mathematics, more than history and literature. For an education to be complete there must also be understanding. As the book of Proverbs so eloquently puts it, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding”.
Even with all of our knowledge we are still not aware of how to inhibit the pains of grief and sorrow that come from the loss of a loved one. Now I do not profess to have all of the answers, but I do have answers of how to handle the services of a loved one that has just passed on. I know how to celebrate the life and legacy of one who has lived and pay tribute to a life that has meant so much to family, friends and the community.
Come in and discuss how to obtain the knowledge of paying tribute to a person worth remembering. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
Ryan Wallis can be contacted at Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 986-4222.