Condolence: I wanted to send my love and sympathies to the Gerardy family. I know the Anniversary of your dear loved one, Phillip, is approaching. No doubt this has brought back to mind some painful memories and sadness. However, keep in mind that beautiful hope found in God's Word, the Bible, at John 5:28,29. It says, "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." What this can mean for you is a real hope of being reunited with your loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. Keep this comforting thought in mind for the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers continue with you.

Condolence: My sincere sympathies to the Gerardy family. Very sorry for your loss. Know that God is eager to do away with death. Jehovah hates death; he views it as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) He has a longing to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He yearns to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again.​ (Job 14:14,15) What this can mean for you is a real hope of being reunited with your dead loved ones.