I planned to pen a new entry to mark the anniversary of Jacob’s passing. But, I could not beat my original and so, I am reposting it instead. -R
(Original appeared May 24, 2016)
“’O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?’ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 15:55-57
Today we celebrate Jacob’s homecoming into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. Jacob was unable to recover from the stress of the surgery. His heart was already weak and just was not up to the task. The surgery took place about 3pm on Monday afternoon, and Jacob passed just after 1am Tuesday morning.
We know that Jesus has welcomed him, to join him at a seat on his lap, rejoicing that another lamb has returned to him. And while Deb, Addison and I (along with our entire family) mourn bitterly, we receive great comfort and overwhelming peace with this knowledge. How do I…
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Jacobs Ripples 
Rob, It is amazing to me that you were strong enough to write this so soon. God bless you.
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Thank you, Diane. The strength was not mine, but certainly came from God’s good grace as well as those around me. Not a week goes by that Deb and I don’t think about you and your family as well.
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