FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FAREWELLS

Metamora Patter

This day has been very difficult for the family and friends of Ken and Kim. Kim died Friday morning at the age of 38. We still do not know for sure just what killed her, but we do know that it is one of the most devastating things that has happened in Metamora. I have always loved how this small town gathers together to help one another in their hour of need, and I saw that again today. Bro Wayne's new Church opened its doors for everyone to say their farewells to Kim and to let Ken and their daughter Ashley know just how deeply they are loved. Kim's and Ken's family are lights in this time of darkness. They are also very rich in friends, and many of those friends who were there today will be there tomorrow and for all the days ahead that Ken will have need of them. I thank the Lord for the knowledge that no matter what the circumstance, all things work together for good for them that love the Lord. And I am sure that Kim loved the Lord with all her heart, and that Ken knows that, and in the knowing will find the peace he needs to live one day at a time. One day soon the last trumpet of God will sound, and when it does the Lord Jesus Himself will descend from heaven and Kim will be with him along with all others who have gone before. When that happens the graves will burst open and the bodies of all God's children will be raised incorruptible and will again be inhabited by the beautiful spirits of their departed loved ones. This is what we have to comfort one another with.(1Th 4:13-18) Jesus may return any day, and when he does, Ken and Kim will be reunited. So in reality, Kim is only a day away. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen