Sunday, March 25, 2012

A Tribute to my Husband


Olive M. Evans, March 13, 2012

Laurence had strength of character, spirit and direction.  Tasks that needed to be done were to him a responsibility, in which he continuously involved himself whether in his family, church, denomination, business or community.  He foresaw possibilities and investigated outcomes and was not afraid to listen to those who had been there before him.

Last Tuesday morning, I believe the Lord Jesus took Laurence’s hand and said, “It is time to go.  You have done your work.  You have finished your course.  There is now a place laid up for you here with Me.” 

Our family has gathered from around the world.  Of course that cannot have been easy for any of them.   But I thank God for their support, their help and the courage they bring to me as we celebrate Laurence’s life and as we look into the future without him.  Each one of them was special to him and each continues to bless my life.  

Along with our family I thank God that Laurence’s disability was made strength.  His weakness was made peace.  He is gone from us.  We sorrow because we must now find our way without him.  But in our grief we rejoice in our heritage and our memories.

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