John, Sue, Sophie & Lana,
I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of your father John. This has really been a tough year for your family. I just want you to know that I know what you're going through and how you feel about losing someone close. It really hurts at first...not being able to pick up the phone and talk to him, the day to day things that you used to do. That pain is for us and how we feel. A wise pastor told me not too long ago that that, "We Christians hold too tight to the things of this world and often forget that the ultimate healing comes when we go home to be with the Lord". Take heart in that fact...your dad now has gone home to be with the Lord, and he's acheived that ultimate healing...no more pain, no more tears, no more hurt. And the best part is that you, and all your family, will see him again, as each of us face that time when our days here are through and it's time to go home.
John, my prayer is that the Lord will strengthen you and your family, that you and your family will draw closer to Him during this time and that He'll shower you and your family with His love and grace.
Mike##imported-begin##Mike Wetzel##imported-end##
