Archive for September 2022

I wrote little after Elaine became gravely ill, and I wondered if I ever would. And, if my soul being softened as it was through that journey would change the message. And I thought that being a grieving 82-year-old widower might dampen my fire. The fire that had led to pain because the heat of…

We buried my precious Elaine yesterday. It was a hard day, concluding a long and difficult time of trying to address her physical needs and representing new beginnings for both of us. The memorial service was precisely what I had asked God for. It glorified Him and advanced the Gospel as it honored Elaine for…

You may already know that Elaine entered into the presence of Jesus at 6:55 this morning in the living room of our home. I was with her, and it was all so peaceful. I am grateful. You will see in the “Obituary, The Message,” that the services are as follows: –  Calling hours on Sunday…

Elaine continues in her transition toward glory, with less and less response as time goes along. More on that in a minute. THANK YOU“Thank you” to the many who sent Facebook birthday greetings on the 15th. The calendar says I’m 82 but I don’t feel like it. I plan to serve God according to His…

I was going to post an update several times over the past two weeks, but it seemed that Elaine’s passing was imminent so I didn’t. There were several times when we though she had drawn her last breath, but she continued! She is pain free with meds; her vital signs are excellent; and her heart…