In Memory...

It’s that time of year. Time to remember all of the things that happened in 2008. 2008 started out good. Then half way through it all fell apart.

As I sit here looking at the MSN home page you see “In Memoriam 2008”. On that list you see actors, singers, news people, athletes, designers, politicians and many others.

I have my own little Memoriam list for 2008. None of these people were famous nor were they rich. They didn’t make laws, records or clothes but in their own way they touch many people’s lives.

I would like to list some of the people we lost around here. I know there are much more but these few come to mind.

Mary Ann Gibbs

Sammie Black

Phyllis Powell

Wade Holt

Josh Linder

Gary Arender

Buster Hall

Ann Reese

Judy Brown

Leon Groom

Bill Manning

Ed Duke

Bob Vinson

Kyle Zitko

These are just a few that have passed away from this area. Each of these people will be missed. Most of the people on my list weren’t that old. Mom was 62, Wade was 18. Isn’t it weird that each of these people was allotted a certain amount of time?

I mean, God gave Mom only 62 years to be here with us. Somehow I feel cheated. We all think we will live to “be a ripe old age”. Sadly, they didn’t and some of us won’t. I can't imagine what Wade's parents feel. How robbed or short changed they must feel.

I wonder if you recognize people from your community when your in heaven? It was explained to me that people in heaven don't know what's going on down here since the bible tells us there are no tears in heaven. If our loved ones could see us they would be unhappy and sad because we are unhappy and sad. Their prime purpose is to worship God not feel sorry for us.

I know that Mom enjoyed singing. I know that Mary Ann could sing also. Wonder if they are singing together??

As we go into the “New Year” let us all remember that we never know how much time we have. Remember to let those around you how much you love them. And by all means…make sure you have everything planned and prepared for. Case in point…here.