(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…

(Original appeared May 8, 2016)

I am by no means as good at writing in this as Rob (BTW – thank you Rob for providing the status updates and your humor!). However, I (Deb) wanted to wish all of you mothers a blessed Mother’s Day! In my devotions this morning I was reminded that even Jesus took care of his own mother. I know he will continue hold and care for each of us mothers – even in our most trying of moments! If we keep our eyes fixed on Him we will make it through those valleys and hills of life! -D