She Is Free

    I attended the funeral of a dear friend last week.  Linda put up a valiant fight against cancer and survived well beyond the time the doctors expected.  She was so strong in her faith.  She was an encouragement to any and all who knew her, but especially to those who also suffered from the ravages of cancer, or any other illness for that matter.  I remember in '07 when I spoke to her of my concerns about my upcoming surgeries to replace my knees.  I had been going through so much pain - but it all seemed so very insignificant compared to what SHE was going through.  But Linda saw everyone's pain and concerns as more than her own and always had words of Hope and Encouragement no matter how badly she was feeling.  She was amazing that way!  

  A "Letter of Farewell" was given out to those who attended Linda's service.  In part, it said, "But most of all, remember that I have gone to sleep believing in my Lord our God...that when the coming of Jesus Christ takes place, I will be able to be among you all once again, to finally meet our God and be at His side forever and ever."  

 

                          Goodbye, good friend, until we meet again.