While the service was beautiful, the most touching part of the day was watching several of the teenage boys that I work with grab the shovels and help to cover the grave. No 16-year old boys should have to bury their 13-year old friend. It was heartbreaking.
The children from Sparrow each came to place a flower on her grave. The tears flowed to the unceasing sound of hymns sung by everyone in attendance.
Along with the sadness of losing a precious child, just as sobering were the rows upon rows of fresh graves at this Johannesburg cemetery.
It was a painful reminder of the struggle this nation is still facing daily against poverty and HIV/AIDS.
Lord, comfort those who mourn, and help us to turn the tide.
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