Early in the week our pastor's wife received word that her Dad had suffered a massive stroke and they did not expect him to make it. Mr. Bowen has visited our church on numerous occasions throughout the years and was one of the friendliest and easy going people I have ever met. I think it's safe to say our whole church family grieves with the Bowen family and Nan as they prepare to say their goodbyes tomorrow.
The next day we found out that one of our neighbors had also passed away. Over the years he had been a tremendous help to Bobby. He was a mechanic and has his own shop behind his house. Before cars became so computerized, he did an incredible job of keeping Bobby's van running. Our prayers are with the Walls family, especially Betty Lou as she adjusts to life without her husband.
The next day we found out the wife of one WCA's earliest board members passed away. I never met her, but Bobby knew the family well. The Trumans owned a saw mill, and they would let you purchase a small truck load of mulch for a very cheap price.
My sister-in-law Amie lost a cousin this week. He was missing for several days before they found him.
And this is the week that the world will remember that Queen Elizabeth died. As much as I know her country and family grieves for her, her death does not have the same impact on me. My life and the life of those around me doesn't know change at all with the death of this very dedicated and important person. The older I get, the more I am reminded that I do not have to be important or well connected to make a difference in my world. Don't get me wrong, I watched the first memorial service for her and have watched some of the historical proceedings, but it's not with the same heart of prayer and concern that I have for the families mentioned above. I'm so thankful that our God is a god of comfort.
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