I want to thank all of you for your support during the time I suffered the loss of my Father and good Friend. Dad was 88 and I knew that time could come any day; after all we all die in order that we might truly live. The Scriptures explain that this life is only temporary; the next life is the one that is eternal. Also, remember Jesus promised to us that even though we die yet we still live and no one who lives and believes in Jesus truly dies. My father fell in that category of a believer. To say there is great comfort in standing in the church you grew up in, where you family has gathered for generations to worship (Savannah UMC) even at a funeral, is an understatement. I really do know I will see him again!

Even so grief hurts, and not just a little bit. Those hours after my father's death were just awful. You will never know how much it meant to me when the people of Clair/Ebenezer came to minister to me. At the viewing every member embraced me and offered words of comfort. After the viewing and family time was over, my mother looked at me and exclaimed, "my, your people love you!" I acknowledged by saying yes, they are family, too.

The churches sent a plant, I have a giant stack of cards, and folks are still expressing their sympathy and concern. Even the Bishop wrote Sharon and me a comforting letter. Again, I cannot thank you enough for being you. I understand that grief does not just shut off like a water faucet, but with the help of my wonderful church families, we will join hands and continue to fo our LORD'S work. Indeed there is much left to do before we are called home as wel......but boy what a day of rejoicing that will be!

Your brother in Christ,

Bill

 

Rev. William Wasson