Friday, November 8, 2013
Dear Paul, Debbie and Respective Families: So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. It's so difficult when they mean so very much to us! As much as we sometimes hate to admit it, Death is the Great Deliverer from further pain and suffering, which we wouldn't want our loved one to have to endure. The hardest part about loving is that it makes the parting that much more difficult. But oh...the reunion will be so sweet. That's where faith and trust in the Lord becomes your strong arm to lean upon; take advantage of His Presence and peace. Let Him carry you through over this long, dark, and dreary part of the road of life. There really are no words of encouragement for a time like this, other than to stop from time to time to reflect back upon all the precious memories that you've stored up in the vast warehouses of your hearts! I remember her visiting with my grandmother (Muriel Nichols, of Morristown)a few times when I was there. They were always on some kind of mission of mercy or compassion! They were the salt of the earth people, who always put the needs of others ahead of their own. Myrna was always a sweetheart to me and I'll never forget her! Then again, how can I? I'll soon be seeing her myself! It's the wonderfully funny and tender moments that we will have to pull out from time to time to get us over those rough times. Draw strength and encouragement from those! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Tom Hatt
