Ever had a sudden event happen that made you stop and think
about life? Well, four of those events happened to me this week.
A dear family friend died of cancer. Becky was only in her
fifties. She was brilliant. She had the personality and drive to become the CEO
of a large company. Instead, she volunteered at the hospital where her husband was
the administrator. No one expects to get cancer. That happens to someone else.
In my high school graduating class, there were twin
brothers. Their mother died peacefully. Mrs. Harwell was my brother’s favorite
elementary teacher. My nieces’ husband credits her with being the motivating
factor in his becoming a fourth-grade teacher.
My ninety-nine-year-old neighbor passed away as well. He
remembered your name and possessed the uncanny ability to know how to make you
feel special. I suppose most think someone at his age could die at any minute.
Yet, his family and friends hoped Archie would make 100. His death was too soon.
His son topped a hill in glaring sun and crashed into the
back of a tractor. Emergency medicine could not save him. Mark is remembered
for his fine thoroughbred horses and how he helped those in recovery. I
remember him because he was kind to the little kids on the school bus.
Four times this week I was shaken by sad news. These
tragedies made me wonder about the remainder of my family and friends.
If I received news of your untimely death, do you know where
your soul would rest? If you have the slightest doubt, please call me. Write me.
Text me. Email me. CONTACT ME.
I want to spend eternity with you.
