A Great Loss...

I am just home from North Carolina, where I drove my mother and daughter to the funeral

of a dear and sweet cousin, Robert Eldon Edwards.

This Christian man fought a long, valiant fight against cancer. He had an army career that spanned 21 years.

Many of his comrades attended and stood vigil in the rain to pay their respects.

He was buried with full military honors.

This church and cemetary are adjacent to his homestead.

Our prayers go out to his sweet wife, children, and grandchildren.

He will be missed by many, but we wouldn't wish him back...he sits at the feet of Jesus!

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.Psalm 116:15



A Time to Weep...

Last week our family lost a dear friend to cancer.

Mr. Davidson was such a kind, and sweet Christian man who loved the Lord.

Now, he sits at His Master's feet.

We mourn his loss, especially since he was a mentor to our Brad.

I saw this poem and thought it appropriate:

MISS ME - BUT LET ME GO

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little--but not too long

And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared

Miss me--but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take

And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to the friends we know

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Miss Me - But Let me Go!

Author Unknown

Goodbye Friend...

Until we meet again

Saying Goodbye...for Now

Yesterday many of us said goodbye to our sweet friend Becky.

Born Rebecca Lynn Wilson on August 20, 1953, she was only 56 when she passed away.
She endured a 16 month battle with cancer--and bore it with great humility and courage.

Although very emotional, her funeral was such a tribute to her, and to her love for the Lord! So many kind (and true!) things were said about her...her life touched so many. I think she would have been very pleased.

Her testimony for living out her faith was a bright one, inspiring, and encouraging, and it was mentioned over and over again...She was a wonderful Titus 2 woman, teacher, and mentor. And, she lived what she taught.

Someone said at her funeral that when you looked into her face, you looked into the face of Jesus...

what a wonderful thing to have said about you!

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times...

"Friends are friends forever, if the Lord is the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never, cause the welcome will not end

Though it's hard to let you go

In the Father's hands I know

That a lifetime's not too long... to live as friends."

"well done good and faithful servant"

We look forward to seeing you again one day in heaven!