This post is probably long over due, but we are assuming that most of you reading this have probably already heard that Brent's dad went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 1:30 am. We are so grateful that he went peacefully, and we know without a doubt that he is in a much better place. Brent's mom is doing great; a great testimony of God's grace and trusting the sovereignty of God in every situation.
It's hard to know where to start with this, but on Friday, Feb 26 the Lord worked out the details for us to bring Dad back home from Memphis, TN. It was a long ride for him, and it was looking like he might not make it; but the Lord was gracious and gave us a little more than a day with him before he passed away. It was not easy for any of us to see him in the condition he was in, but it made it all that more easy to rejoice when he finally did go. He is deeply missed by all, and since Brent's parents live on adjoining property our kids rarely went more than a day or two without seeing him.
Leaving Memphis, TN
Mom rode with Dad in the ambulance while Stan and Pam followed in the car.
Arriving Home
Braxton getting uncle time with John.
Working on the powerpoint for the funeral.
Cousin Time!
The Lord provided beautiful weather the week of the funeral which allowed the cousins some outdoor time together while the adults planned.
When the family went to the funeral home to work out details and pick out a casket, the whole family was in agreement when they spotted a pine wood casket. Dad was not an extravagant man; the more simple the better. He loved the Lord and always said his money was better spent given to ministries or missions. The one thing he enjoyed was doing things with his grandkids. He has built many projects with our boys, including the total remodel of our current home. After seeing the pine casket, the family came up with the idea of having the grandkids (& children) wood burn their signatures onto it. We brought the casket home and set it in the middle of Dad's wood shop and did just that! It was a memory the kids will never forget and a way we could give back to Dad.
::Funeral::
Kara agreed to play "I'd Rather Have Jesus" if she could be first on the program; before her emotions took hold.
The four children each shared a tribute to their dad.
A rarity; John fell asleep. We realized after the service that he was running a fever.
Grace Baptist Church provided a wonderful meal for those attending.
::Sunset Burial::
Thanks Dad/Grandpa for all you have done for us and the testimony of Christ's love that you left!
Here's a shortened version on the powerpoint that was shown at the funeral; we also added some additional pictures that included our family.
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