Last night got the news that an old friend had gone Home. He and his wife were, at one time, missionaries in the Congo. They had left the Congo before we arrived but came out for a short working visit during our time there. And he was a medical doctor so we spent a good deal of time together while they were there. They returned to Canada during their retirement and we visited a few times. Always lots of fun – reminiscing about Congo stuff, sharing jokes and stories. He had a very aggressive form of cancer so it has only been a short time since the diagnosis. A very short time. He chose not to do the chemotherapy. Letting go and going on. Now he is Home.
God,
Bring peace and comfort into Vangie’s life right now. Bring her and her children the strength they need to get through the next few days – the numbing days of loss and funeral busyness. Continue to be there with them as the days go on and the loss becomes more real.
May the memory of Vern and his life continue to inspire all of us who knew him.
Amen
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