A Blessing for the Family

May God bless this family
in its time of grief and of grace.

May you be gentle with each other,
knowing that each of you carries a burden of sorrow
that may show itself in unexpected ways.

May you find strength in your togetherness,
comfort in your shared memories,
and hope in the love that binds you still.

May the home that feels so empty now
be filled again, in time, with warmth and laughter,
not because the pain has gone,
but because love is stronger than grief.

May you hold one another close.
May you speak kindly, forgive freely,
and remember that the one you have lost
would want nothing more than your happiness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face to shine upon you
and be gracious unto you.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you
and give you peace.
Amen.