Dearly beloved;

We are gathered here today to remember somebody truly special. They brought light into this world for so many. And I know that I speak for everyone here today when I say that I’m sure they’re burning bright, wherever they are now.

When lamp was six years old, they fell off the table, breaking their bulb and slightly twisting their ground prong. Of course smile-cry-sniffs kinda in that bittersweet memory way that wasn’t enough to dim lamps shine in this world. It was only a couple days later that they were right back on the table broadcasting their message of hope for all of us to see. Lamp was special. They meant so much. To so many of us.

So many rainy days, sat on the sofa, just looking out the window, that warm light keeping me company, keeping me safe. Lamp, to me, was so much more than just IKEA TÄRNABY Table lamp with LED bulb. They were the light of my life.

And now they’re gone.

I suppose, in some way, we all carry a piece of lamp with us now. lifts up steel, nickel plated, acrylic coated power knob.

Please join me in prayer.

audience of assorted family, friends, and disciples lift up their small lamp fragments available in the IKEA parts catalogue

Dear god, as we pass on to you from this world to the next, our dearest lamp. We ask that you safeguard their journey on to wherever we all go. We all thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience lamp. They were an incredible friend, a devoted spouse, TERRIBLE at playing pool.

melancholic chuckles echo

But more than anything else they truly let there be light in our lives. Please be with lamps family and friends and comfort them through this troubled time. Let them be assured that not only is lamp in a better place, but one day we will all have a glorious reunion.

Amen.

Edit: fuck it was supposed to be a vase I’m high