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HONORING SENIORS

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In Times of Crisis Now Occurring Semi-Monthly

FREE 1-HOUR WORKSHOPS AT LAKE RIDGE CHAPEL AND MEMORIAL DESIGNERS
THE 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH - TAUGHT BY LOCAL EXPERTS
Upcoming Events:
by Marilyn Garrett
SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2018 @ 5:30PM
DR. ARICA BLACK - Owner, The Hearing Doctor
“Hearing Loss: The Silent Epidemic”
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2018 @ 5:30PM
Time might not heal DR. GREGG HAVLAK, SANTOS MORENO, LAURA LANDES
LEEANN MALONE, AND SHANA HASS
Cremati S mposium
all wounds, but it does
OCTOBER 2ND, 2018 @ 5:30PM
REED HITCH - Assist. Division Mgr., Physicians Mutual
soften the blow “Understanding Medicare”
OCTOBER 16TH, 2018 @ 5:30PM
LOCAL EXPERT (TBD)
“Long Term Care”
The funeral industry is made up of hard-working, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 @ 5:30PM
honest, humble servants with a profound belief in CHARLES “BRANDON” SNYDER - Alpha Capital
the “sanctity of human life.” They are dedicated to “How to Build and Protect Your Nest Egg”
honoring loved ones and their families in times of
deep crisis. Funeral directors are people just like our PLEASE RSVP FOR EACH WORKSHOP: 806-698-8085
families, friends and neighbors. They relate to our Please call for more information on upcoming workshops!
Refreshments will be served.
pain and our emotions and are dedicated to their Laura Landes
roles, which include being counselors and event Event Coordinator
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and mediators. They help to present life stories 6025 82nd St. | Lubbock, TX 79424 | 806.698.8085
from family pictures and hours of time sharing with
families. They step up at these difficult times to unite
families and memories and legacies. becomes one of friendship and on-going ministry.
A prime example of this extended concern is the
However, their dedication does not stop there. organization called the Lakeridge Ladies, an on-
The members of the funeral industry often carry going ministry to widows to provide friendship and
the weight of our burdens, bearing witness to fellowship with others in the same situation. Classes
our suffering – and often to multiple families are often provided, such as on grief management and
simultaneously. There are many times that their financial security. The shock of loss so often comes
own families and personal lives must be put on hold along with the shock of lifestyle change and new
while they go into action with a phone call from a responsibilities.
newly bereaved client. Death does not discriminate,
nor come at convenient times. So often, it is sudden It may not be totally true that “Time heals all
and unexpected, and a family finds themselves wounds”, but time does soften the blow. Funeral
at a funeral home, with immediate decisions and directors are present at a time when the shock and
expenses, with choices and plans to be made and the wound is raw and bleeding. It is a vulnerable
made quickly. It is the funeral director who takes a experience for all involved. What a blessing that
hand and gives guidance. there are people with a calling to fill this unique role
in our lives. How blessed we are to have men and
Indeed, a funeral may not always go as planned; women dedicated to helping us say “Goodbye - for
sometimes there are disappointments. But these are now.”
not from a lack of effort and care on the part of the
funeral industry. Actually, the shared experience
between the loved ones and funeral staff often

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