Three Years

During these past few days my mind has frequently been drifting back three years ago when we said good by to our dear Carol who valiantly fought cancer for 2 ½ years. Actually it was on this date that we celebrated her life, walking down the aisle behind her casket with I Can Only Imagine playing in the background. Since that time my mind has frequently imagined what joy she is experiencing, ready to greet family members and friends as they also pass through that curtain of death. As she spent those last days on earth, her concern continued to be for her family, friends and the world around her writing: “Thinking back on my life, I am filled with love and gratitude for you. Thank you for allowing me to share in your lives – I have treasured our time together. Cling to Jesus. I’ll see you on the other side of the curtain. I love you, Carol”

This past week I have been reading Ecclesiastes and have appreciated reviewing the many things that Solomon considered futile and unsatisfying (meaningless) in this life without God. He sums up the twelve chapters of meaningless living at the end of chapter 12 when he says “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing whether it is good or evil.” (vs 13-14)

I have been amazed and thankful for all of the calls, emails and notes of remembrance. I am greatly blessed by you, my fantastic family and friends. My heart felt thanks to each of you!

Love,

Chuck