“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12
My wife and I lost three of our parents during the past 12 months – her mother and my father and mother. Her father passed away 13 years ago. My mother passed away a week ago. All of them lived into their 90s, so we were fortunate to have them for as long as we did. However, losing three in one year has led us to think a lot about what it means to “honor your father and your mother.”
All of us, if we live on earth long enough, will lose our parents to death. If you have lost your parents, my deepest sympathy. It’s especially hard when they suffer at the end of their lives. Reading through letters and other materials after their passing is also difficult to do, but comforting at the same time. Looking at family pictures can be a wonderful way to honor your parents. The picture at the top of this blog is one my wife took of what my parents could see out their apartment window. It is a reminder of the life they spent together and what they mean to us.
I also find tremendous comfort in God’s Word during difficult times. I hope you do, too, as we look at what God says to every child – of every age.
