The scene repeats itself thousands...
The scene repeats itself thousands of times a day all over the world. Loved ones grieve
over a body. Fondly recalling the person in life, they look at mementos and handle things
that foster precious memories.
In the case of Dorcas (Tabitha), there was much to recall. She had made clothes for poor
widows. Dorcas (Greek) and Tabitha (Aramaic) both mean "gazelle." Was she one of
those who went gazelle-like (quickly) from place to place helping the needy? When Peter
arrived at the house, the widows showed the apostle all the garments Dorcas made for
