Monday
We went to the funeral for Deborah’s (one of Jess’ stepsisters) baby, Zachary, this morning.

It wasn’t certain whether a minister was going to be there, so Jim (Jess’ stepfather) asked me to give the graveside prayer. I was shocked and very honored to be asked to do so. Shortly before the interment, the pastor from Deborah and Todd’s church arrived; he gave the prayer.

The ceremony was brief. It was an intimate gathering.