A person spends a lot of time preparing for their future. For what they want to do when they are able to retire.
Tuesday, we went to the funeral home to prepare for Jerry's funeral. It was a hard thing to do, but we know it is something that everyone has to do sometime.
Jerry is being very considerate of me. He didn't want me to have to deal with a lot of things after he graduates to Heaven. One of them was planning the funeral and the other was what to do with all the things he has accumulated through the years.
This week, while he was still able, I helped him go through all of his belongings. He wanted certain items to go to certain people. He knew that would be a hard thing for me to have to deal with. He had a lot of tools that he divided among his sons. I remember all the things he repaired and built with those tools. Then he divided his hunting equipment. I kept one of his hunting hats and hung it up in his hunting room. So many memories.
I remember almost 45 years ago, when we first started our life together. We moved into a furnished apartment. All of our belongings along with a few wedding presents fit in the back seat of our car and our trunk. We didn't even own a television.
But we felt so rich. We had each other, our whole lives ahead of us, and we felt like we could conquer the world.
And the best thing we can tell you is that we have prepared for our eternal future. We have obtained an inheritance of a home in Heaven. This is the most important preparation a person can make. To make sure you have a home in heaven, and we have done that.
Hebrews 1:4
Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers all week as I thought about what you were doing. I missed you both at church today. See you on Tuesday. I should be there around 5:45 or 6. Love you both, Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your wonderful testimonies for our Lord. While I miss seeing you personally, you are always in my thoughts and prayers also. I have been so blessed to see a demonstration of the grace of God in your lives. My life has been enriched by yours. Bro. Fuller
ReplyDeleteWe pray for you most every night during our family devotion and prayer time. Nathan asks often if I have looked at Dr. Rice's website to see how he is doing. You both made an impact on his life. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to remember you in our thoughts and prayers. What a testimony you and Pat have. We are so blessed to know and call you friends. We love you!
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Sometimes there are not words to say, but I will tell you this. It was so awesome to see Neil smile when he saw you both over there on Wednesday night. Sure did make my day. I don't think I have seen a bigger smile from him.
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