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The CEFA workers came and set up our driveway and front yard as an absolutely typical African wake, well, minus the body.\u00a0 They set up two outside lights and brought benches for all to sit down.\u00a0 They brought drums and speakers\/amps and an electric guitar.\u00a0 They arranged for the local church choir to come.\u00a0 They made gallons of very sweet hot coffee and tea, and beignets to munch on, and even some more substantial food for the choir who came straight from work and choir practice with no chance to go home in between.\u00a0 Our favorite Past. M was there, sharing from Daniel 12:2-3 and how we need to be wise and shine because of following Jesus \u2013 a very fitting talk for Dad, a man who was a wise and loving man, the light of the Lord shining from him in his gentle ways, seeking to help people to know the Lord.\u00a0 We sang, we prayed, we listened to God\u2019s word, we shared stories about Dad that told those gathered about his love for God and anyone near him, stranger or family.\u00a0 We ate, we danced, we shared grief and joy.\u00a0 In spite of the chilly evening and a brief, very light rain, the wake went on.\u00a0 They dance-stepped in a circle, as they would if the passed on loved one\u2019s body was lying there in the center of the ring. \u00a0The one thing missing from our gathering was the inevitable wailing present at every wake I\u2019ve ever been to in Africa.\u00a0 Wailing is probably healthier than our typical Western keep quiet attitude, in order to thoroughly process grief, but also more appropriate in a sudden death or perhaps a younger person\u2019s passing.\u00a0 Dad\u2019s life\u2019s end was all about joy and victory; we celebrated him, with tears in our eyes, smiles on our faces, and precious memories in our hearts.\u00a0 We rejoiced together with these African friends and we are so thankful for those who care enough to walk beside us through thick and thin.<\/p>\n

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