Pastor's Blog

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

The phone call that I did not want to receive came at 1:54AM.  It was Betty Creech calling to tell me that the end was very near for Caroline Ford.  As it turned out, Caroline actually took her last breath on this earth at 1:54AM as she exchanged this mortal life for eternal life.  Folks, I am struggling.  Words are not sufficient to describe what Caroline meant to me.

I followed the ambulance out of her driveway and then I cried all the way home.  I can hardly type this entry as the tears are flowing.  However, God is faithful.  I asked God to be merciful and to not allow Caroline to suffer.  She was in pain when Lisa and I visited yesterday afternoon and that bothered me.  So, God in His abundant mercy took Caroline home this morning to a place where there is no more suffering.  She will experience no more sorrow.  I can rest in those facts.

Obviously, the arrangements are incomplete.  I literally have no idea what those arrangements will look like.  I will post them once they are finalized.  Pray for Caroline’s family.

Blessings!