It was 5 years ago today that Grampsy/Dad went to heaven. We remember and celebrate every year his sweet life interwoven in ours, his compassion, tenderheartedness, generosity, his boldness in speaking the gospel with love and clarity and a life bathed in prayer. To be sure, "the earthly kingdom is impoverished by his absence while the heavenly kingdom is enriched by his presence". We make his favorite meal--meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, birthday cake and ice cream. After supper, we sang together his favorite hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross". Then we watched the DVD that was filmed at his 77th birthday party at which time he shared his testimony.Next year we will have 2 heavenly birthdays to celebrate and on February 27 we will be making pie while reminiscing about Grandma/Mom.
Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away. My life is no longer that the width of my hand. An entire lifetime is just a moment to you; human existence is but a breath.....And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in You. --Psalm 39: 4-7 
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