What did you say? Who?
That's been my response three times now within the last six weeks (twice in the last five days!) Sudden death is shocking, especially to the family and those closest to the person. The shocking thing to me is two of these three were more comforting constants in my life. People I wasn't super close to, but I knew they were there, available, caring, praying but we just didn't spend a ton of time together. Their faithfulness and continuity living with constant resistance was something I admired. They knew and trusted The Lord to do His best in their lives and didn't say much to many about their struggles, and let people have their opinions. And God in his goodness and grace rewarded them with quick and peaceful home goings. What amazes me is how hard it is to wrap my mind around them being gone! I just can't quite get ahold of the reality. Both ladies have been pillars in my world for more than 15 years. But quiet ones, standing in the background holding things toget...