24 hours later....

Within 24 hours of my last post, we received one of those middle of the night phone calls you hate to get. Our eldest's daughter's husband's father was killed in a airplane accident on the coast. Our youngest daughter lost her father-in-law in 2004 and the grief is enormous. We are once again mourning with our children and our friend, the faithful wife. We are praying that the body is recovered. My little granddaughter asked me... "aren't you glad grandpa is in heaven?" For him, unequivocably yes...for the wife, the children, the grandchildren, the sisters and brother, and the friends....NO! He was a very honorable man who loved the LORD and served him faithfully. It was a privilege to know him and to have our daughter marry his son. His character and integrity was evident to all who knew him. We are grateful to have shared grandchildren with him and know he lives on in each one of them. The twin boys were eager to be his constant shadow at the farm and his granddaughter adored him. We are back to the theme of this season of our lives...and that is ultimate trust in God Almighty. We ask that HIS peace would be rich in our extended family as they adjust to the unexpected change. God be merciful and pour your great love out on them...may they find themselves totally enveloped in your all sufficient grace.