Our Days are Numbered

As I write this I feel again a portion of the 

stunned grief that became so familiar to us

in 2005 and again in 2007 as Warren and I 

watched our Dads pass away from here and 

move on to Heaven.

I say a portion because it is never as real for 

you as when you are the one dealing with 

the loss of the presence on one who means

so very much to you.

Today, this is what my sister-in-law, Beverly,

and her sister, Betsy, are going through as

their mother , Nancy, passed away last evening.

I am glad that Allan and Bev had the opportunity

to be there and I know that the sisters will be of

great help and support to each other.

It drives home the point once again that 

while we don't know the number of days 

we are granted on this earth the Bible tells us

that He does.  And just as He knows every hair

on our head.......He has this covered, as well.

Nancy will be deeply missed. 
She had a rich supply of 

friends and former students.

We would occasionally all

meet at Allan and Bev's home
for Thanksgiving... or some

other occasion.
I appreciated the interest she always 

took with our children.
Talking with them and encouraging

them each time we met.
You could see the genuine love
of young people in her interest.

The last few years have been 

very hard for her, physically.
We could see that.

But, even so,
she had a smile and a kind word.

Beverly and Betsy,

I am so sorry.

(((gentle hug)))

Wish I could be there.......
I know you will miss your
dear Mother ......so much!