I went to my Bible Guys class this morning like every other Saturday morning. It’s been a long time that I have been going, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen years. I would need some help figuring that out but maybe unimportant really. But the point is that a short time before that maybe a ya ear or two that group started up.
And that starting up was the work of David and Bill. Bill has since moved off the Island to be at an assisted living apartment. So we miss him. And this morning at our class we learned that David has passed away. He was with us last week just like normal.
I am mourning this loss along with the rest of the guys. Always thought of Bill And David as the adults at our gatherings keeping us in the lines. So now it is up to us to carry on.
And then there is Helen, Dave’s wife of numerous years, got to be something like 50. She always did the hostess thing when we met at their place. I feel for her and the rest of the family of course. And another big “of course” is the idea that she was probably the source of his enthusiasm for studying the Bible in the first place. I would have to guess that.
Well, that is all that is on my mind today. It fills me up. Be back tomorrow with a new perspective. Thanks for being a friend and listening.
patches of blue sky loves, Felipé.
Ahhhh, a sad, difficult day. So sorry for you and all of the group.
These times are when memories are a grand blessing, I think.
I hope there are a few that can kindle a smile, a resonance, and the shared gratitude of your long friendship.
Take good care, my friend.
Esteban
Thanks Esteban.
Phil, How sad when your friend and mentor, who meant so much to you and seemed perfectly normal only a week ago is snatched away so suddenly. He left the rest of you guys to carry on the work he started. My heart goes out to you, and his family, and the Bible Group.
Praying 🙏🏻 for you,
Henriette Anne
Thank you Henriette.
SO sorry for your sadness, Felipe’. Even with faith, loss is bittersweet for those of us left behind.
Today is my Mom’s first month Heavenly Birthday. She was a great lady!
While swimming in the Pacific just after Mom passed, I bolted out of the ocean, grabbed a pen and paper. This is what came out and what I just sent to my family today.
“It’s almost one month to the hour and minute from when our Mom ~ Meme began her Heavenly Birthday.
I’m thinking of all of you.
I want to share what literally came to me while I was swimming in the waters of Mexico. Fr. John said it was the Holy Spirit relaying to me that Mom ~ Meme is ok.
I’ve never written poetry. This came out of me in minutes and I believe it is Mom ~ Meme. I feel blessed to share this with you all. Love and big hugs. Mom ~ Sherie 🌺
Here it is, Felipe’ ~
“Call upon me often
I long to hear your voice.
The special place I held for you
Has been my only choice.
While stepping in with peaceful grace
and Light so glorious, so bright
I saw a hand reach out to me
I grabbed hold and held on tight.
More glorious than life itself
More music than I’ve heard
More peace, more joy
More Love and Light
With grace I did take flight.
Let not your faith be tested
I have not any strife
I am soaring now with Angels
Both friends and family, too
A place had been prepared for me
When time, a place for you.
My newfound Light and painless strength
Allow me to be free.
To feel your love both then and now
For all eternity.
Infrequent tears and smiling laughter
Is what I pray for you.
To be there for each other
Is my hope of what you do.
So, Call upon me often,
I long to hear your voice.
In Light and Love, my Specials Ones,
We all must now Rejoice.”
✨💖
May you find peace and comfort in knowing we WILL all be together again. 🌺
Sherie, that’s unbelievable, beautiful and special. Thank you for sharing. It is amazing that it came to you like that. Miss you, Felipé.x