Reading by a granddaughter-Isaiah 61

Carole Purcell was a main caregiver the last year of her grandmother's life. She read from Isaiah 61 (New King James Version) at her grandmother's memorial service:

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me,
Because the LORD has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD,
And the day of vengeance of our God;
To comfort all who mourn,

To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified....”

A Blessing in Time of Grief

In times of mourning, those who have also suffered deep griefs come alongside to be with us and to be part of what is going on. This is our family's blessing also for you, given first to us at this time by a long-time family friend.

Numbers 6:24-26 (King James Version)

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.