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     Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004                                                             by Anne

I haven't seen him in years, but of all the people in my life that have strengthened my faith in God, he is one that impacted me greatly.  When I suffered the death of my sister, at a time when I was an impressionable teen, he taught me that life can come from death.  He helped me renew my faith in God, the Giver of Life.  He gave hope to our family that the sun will shine again in our lives.  And he flooded our hearts with love.  I will always remember him from that moment in my life - his face glowing with love for God when he comforted us and sweet hugs of kindness to help melt away the pain of our loss.

He had

faith

to move mountains

hope

to save souls

love

to heal hearts.

He did all three

with us.

He came

in our darkest hour

to comfort 

a family 

five souls ripped apart

by tragedy

Parents

crushed by the loss of their baby

needed a strong pillar to lean on.

Two teens

numb and weak, torn by the unspeakable

needed a soft voice to calm our fears.

A little boy

barely old enough to understand

needed a quiet hand to hold him.

In the wake of a catastrophe 

a mountain of grief was moved

five souls were saved

five wounded hearts were bandaged.

Yes, it’s true.

Here and now abides

faith

hope

love.

And he did have all three.

The greatest of these

was love.

Thank you, for loving us.

Rest now in peace at your Savior’s side. 

by Anne