William 'Willie' Raines

That's my farthers name, and the veiwing of his body was this evening
from 2pm to 7pm. I haven't seen certain family members since I was about
12 or 13 years old. Their faces, some of them are still the same. It was
uncomfortable, because of his death, is what bought them back into my
life. I'm not the one for family gathering, reunions and things of that
nature.

The last funeral I've been to was that of my father's father. It shooked
me because that's not how how remembered my grandfather. So I had
nightmares for months. But I don't think that will happen because of my
father's death. It was like a calm came over me, I was relaxed.

My cousin, who is a Preacher got up and said some amazing words plus
read from The Bible. I'm paraphrasing what he read, but what he said is
true. We should not be sad, but be joyous because believe it or not
this is a day of joy. I didn't understand, but I do now.

Who wouldn't want to go to a place where there is no war, crime, or
people ever get sick. No great heatwaves or terrible temps below 32
degrees. Where everyday is ALWAYS bright and sunny and people smile all
day. One day, and its for sure, I will see that place and my father and
all my departed loved ones again.
--michaelchappell