Well, it has been chilly here, to say the least! I'll be heading south tomorrow to visit some relatives...and hopefully find some warmer temperatures!
Typically I would wait a few more days before heading out - since Thanksgiving is still a week away. But my great Aunt Elma will turn 100 years old on Friday. And I just can't miss that! I cannot imagine living 100 years - but cherish the opportunity to celebrate it with her.
And then, I'll stay on through Thanksgiving, and eat more than I should with the rest of the family.
I am most fortunate to have a friend who will come over and stay at my house while I'm out of town. That gives me peace of mind - not only to know my kitty will be cared for, but also that someone is there looking after the place. You know, empty houses can be targets of much mischief - so I'm thrilled to have someone stay for the week.
Hope you and yours have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
I'll miss you, Dale.
Heard the tragic news this evening that my friend Dale was killed in an automobile accident today. I guess I'm just looking for a place to gather some thoughts, and this is the sounding board of choice.
I am still in shock, even though the news immediately brought tears to my eyes. I am horrified at the loss - for this earth...yet I know it's Heaven's gain. Dale was a Godly man - loved Jesus - and served Him faithfully. He will be welcomed in Heaven, and with a twinkle in his eyes, he'll say "Sweet!"
I hate what death does to this earth. I praise God for the victory over death - the sting is gone for believers, because we are assured of eternal life with the Lord. But too often the enemy gets in and takes out one of our own, and it really makes me mad. I have bought 5 sympathy cards in the last 3 weeks. It's not a routine I want to develop, yet this earth is sentenced to suffer the consequences of the fall. And death will ironically be part of this life - until Jesus returns to take us all home. Lord, hasten the day.
Until then, I'll miss you Dale. I'll miss your smile, and your hugs at church. I'll miss seeing you worshipping with such passion. But I am confident of this - you've only begun to worship. What you now behold face to face is the fuel for our worship - and one day, we will join you on those streets of gold - together all believers will proclaim "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty!" Til we meet again, Dale, I love you brother.
I am still in shock, even though the news immediately brought tears to my eyes. I am horrified at the loss - for this earth...yet I know it's Heaven's gain. Dale was a Godly man - loved Jesus - and served Him faithfully. He will be welcomed in Heaven, and with a twinkle in his eyes, he'll say "Sweet!"
I hate what death does to this earth. I praise God for the victory over death - the sting is gone for believers, because we are assured of eternal life with the Lord. But too often the enemy gets in and takes out one of our own, and it really makes me mad. I have bought 5 sympathy cards in the last 3 weeks. It's not a routine I want to develop, yet this earth is sentenced to suffer the consequences of the fall. And death will ironically be part of this life - until Jesus returns to take us all home. Lord, hasten the day.
Until then, I'll miss you Dale. I'll miss your smile, and your hugs at church. I'll miss seeing you worshipping with such passion. But I am confident of this - you've only begun to worship. What you now behold face to face is the fuel for our worship - and one day, we will join you on those streets of gold - together all believers will proclaim "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty!" Til we meet again, Dale, I love you brother.
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