Tuesday, March 13, 2018

When an Older Person Dies

“With the death of a young person, we are conscious of what will never be. When an older person dies, they take a whole world with them. Millions of experiences end in an instant. Voices that won’t be heard again. Sights that die with the dead.” 
   — Michael Gerson, columnist, writing about his mother’s death

That’s how I feel about Uncle Fred Crain’s recent death at age 92. He told me stories about “the old days.” He took that world with him, except for accounts I wrote down. I wanted to hear more, but he’s no longer with us, here. I plan to see Uncle Fred in heaven because of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Uncle Fred confessed belief in Jesus Christ. So do I.

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