Hello
Emmanuel,
So
I started walking through our neighborhood again in order to get more
exercise. One of my neighbors saw me
walking in the morning and then again in the afternoon and then again in the
evening. The third time he saw me, he
waved again and asked, ‘did you have a heart attack’?
While
I found the comment funny, I did sort of dwell on the idea that he was being a
bit serious. He did have a heart attack
which prompted him to do more exercising.
I have not had a heart attack, but it occurred to me that by exercising
more, I may be preventing one.
So
then my walk took me through the cemetery where I see all the names and dates
of the dead, some of which had a heart attack.
This is when I started getting real with my mortality. Faith gets a whole lot more serious when you
consider your short stay in this world.
When
I came to Emmanuel 7 years ago, the church had a rather extensive list of
Senior Blessings….. those who just couldn’t get out and about like they used to
or wanted to. This morning I got a call
that Bill Zurhmehly passed away. The
list of Senior Blessings has shortened considerably. Once again the Care Team will be doing what
they do best…. Comforting those who mourn.
So
I am reminded again of how precious is life.
God calls us to treat it as such, be it to take care of our bodies, our
minds or our souls. Give thanks to God
today that you continue to experience the gift.
May you take full advantage.
Bill’s
celebration of life will be at the church.
Visitation will be Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 with the funeral service
starting at 11:00. There will be no
lunch following the service.
God
is Good,
Pastor
Joe
