All Saints Day is the first of November. It is a day to remember those who have gone on to heaven from the past year. It is also a time to reflect back on the heavenly saints who have impacted our lives.
I am blessed to be able to be present with families with the loss of a loved one. This past year I have only officiated three funerals and have one coming up this month. Robert Uhlmann and Ruth Papritz are the saints connected to our church directly who will be missed. I also was with the Vaile family in the death of Kristi's mother last December and I officiated Marty Schlesselman's dad's services as well. I know these families continue to mourn these losses and I pray specifically for them in this time.
The heavenly saint that I continue to remember was a friend of mine that was killed in a car accident in college. Her name was Jenny and she was in school to become a teacher for deaf children. She felt God had called to that work. When I got the phone call telling of her death I was confused that God would allow this to happen to someone who only wanted to serve Him. However, I do continue to celebrate the life she did have and the many people she touched.
Who are the heavenly saints you remember today? Feel free to write a comment to remind us all of what others who have gone on before us have taught us.
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My saint I would like to share is Aunt Rita (Johnston). Funny how she was "Aunt" to so many! She taught me to treat no one like a stranger. I'm pretty sure she never meet a stranger herself, she was friends with everyone! She was always was fully dressed with a smile and happy to greet everyone with a hug! My family misses her SO much it hurts but so thankful that we have so many wonderful memories of her. Oh the stories keep us laughing and I know that's exactly what she would want!
I would like to tell you all that she asked for her headstone to be a bench just so she could continue chatting with us and you are ALL welcome to do just that!
Love,
Jamie
My grandparents and Jordan,a girl from my first youth group. I had the blessing of being with her when she gave her life to the the Lord on a youth trip and then 1 month later she was killed in a car accident. I always rejoice knowing that she is dancing in Heaven and looking after all the other kids from the youth group.
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