Hi, Chester. I'm almost 58. We've experienced death in our family, too. The human reaction is the only reaction. As John 11:35 says when Lazarus died, "Jesus wept."
If you're interested, I can introduce you to the Bible. Briefly. If not, no hard feelings. Either way, when you think of the Bible and Christianity...ignore most of the televangelists, and everyone who tries to tell you who to vote for. Not a single verse in the New Testament told Christians to involve themselves in Roman politics.
When I was a kid, the names Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson didn't make me think of Jesus, they made me think of politicians. A major failing on their part, and I'm guessing, a turn-off to any who might otherwise be curious about the Bible.

PM me if you want. I won't bend your ear.

Last edited by couchgrouch; 04/10/23 09:12 PM.
Nashville demos etc:

https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=431939

other demos:

https://soundcloud.com/wabash-cannibal

Amazon Kindle books by Robert George you may enjoy:

1) Americana

2) Teenage Graceland

3) The Will to Be

4) Fort Mystery

5) Wheel Sea

6) My One True Love