Another one of the men who had a great influence on my life was laid to rest today. His passing was a bitter/sweet event. I spoke to his wife the other evening and she talked for forty five minutes telling how she read his favorite chapters in the Bible to him, held his hand, and he squeezed hers with warm compassion just as he took his last breath.
His last words were "I just want to go home to be with the Lord." He was sure of that! He had lived a good life, supported many missionaries, preached, raised two wonderful daughters, and was loved by many. He had a great love for his wife and you could see that everywhere they went.
I pray these things can be said of me when I go to be with the Lord.
Fred was a good example to look to.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Death is NOT the end.
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Scotty G - I've heard you speak of Fred many times, and I think you introduced him and his wife to me once. He seems like a wonderful man to have known...sorry about your friend, and I'm glad to know he's resting with the Lord.
BTW - those things could be said of you Scotty G - the Lord has made you a great man and friend!
Just don't get in a rush to go anywhere!
Jamie,
Thanks for your encouragement and affirmation! I've often said I don't want to live to be old, old. Maybe old, but not old, old. But I'm in no hurry to go anywhere except forward in Christ, forward with my family and forward with my friends, of which you are a dear one.
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