A sister in our ward passed away on Saturday following a stroke. She was in her 70's and in frail health so as sad as everyone was, it wasn't a great surprise. She was always kind to everyone and well liked. Her husband came to church on Sunday - the day after his wife of 50+ years passed away. He was subdued but glad to come to church and feel the Spirit.
How many of us would say "I need time alone" or "I can't go yet" in the face of a tragedy? I know my first reaction would be to not go. I wouldn't fault someone who didn't go. But that's when we need to go to church the most: when we feel down and out. We need the gospel to urge us to push along. We need the fellowship of the Holy Ghost to comfort and guide us. We need the fellowship of our unit family members. (We shouldn't go expecting to get everyone's attention, either.) There is a safety net in the gospel of people who care for us, whether we realize it or not. They may be a home teacher or visiting teacher, a friend we've served with, someone we've home or visit taught, and certainly always the Bishop or Branch President.
Follow this good brother's example and go to church, regardless of the trials or disappointments the week has presented. You will be blessed as a result.
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