I had a very interesting experience this evening. I was asked to go dress the body of a sister in our ward who passed away over the weekend. I never met her -- she lived in a nursing home, and was very ill -- but she lived to be 94. She was a tiny little thing, which helped a lot.
When the Bishop first asked me to go I wasn't so sure about it. Of course I said yes, because it needs to be done, and I'm able to do it, so I should do it. But I was a little apprehensive. But really, it was just such a simple but neat experience.
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I have had that opportunity as well. I dressed my 5 month old niece for her funeral, with the help of my husband. It was a profound experience.
It is a service that is tender to provide.
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