First a Pearl, then Three Rubies!!: Michelle

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Lauren & Michelle

Yesterday I was blessed to be by the side of my sweet friend Michelle as we met with church staff to plan her husband Scott's "Celebration of Life" service. Sadly, after a long battle with Acute Leukemia, Scott died on Saturday. Thankfully, there is peace knowing that he is alive and healed in Heaven now. He will be deeply missed. This was a special man who loved the Lord and his family and friends with a passion. What struck me most yesterday, was when our Pastor asked Michelle what were some of her favorite memories... She said that every day, Scott asked her, "How he could be a better husband today!" What a blessing!

There is a poem that I have had tucked away in my office for at least three years. I have wanted to share it with friends many times, but quite honestly I have not been bold enough to do it. But, after yesterday's meeting I realized that we don't hold things like this to ourselves. I am reminded that God only asks us to plant the seed, it is His job to follow through. So, I hope you will read this, and that it will change you for eternity...

I am honored to be a "mat bearer" for my friend. I know her journey is truly just beginning, and I plan to walk by her side and do whatever I can to help her. She has blessed me more than she will ever know by sharing her trial and her un-wavering faith with me.

Thank you Scott for giving me the courage to share this today...

"My Friend"

My Friend, I stand in judgement now,

and feel that you're to blame somehow

On earth I walked with you day by day,

and never did you point the way.

You knew the Lord in truth and glory,

but never did you tell the story.

My knowledge then was very dim,

you could have led me safe to Him.

Though we lived together on earth,

you never told me of a second birth.

And now I stand this day condemned,

because you failed to mention Him.

You taught me many things, that's true,

I called you "friend," I trusted you.

But now I've learned that it's too late,

you could have kept me from this fate.

We walked and talked by day and night,

and yet you showed me not the light.

You let me live and love and die,

you knew I'd never live on high.

Yes, I called you "friend" in life,

and trusted you through joy and strife.

And yet, on coming to this end,

I cannot, now, call you "My Friend."

~Author Unknown

Blessings,

Diana

"My Friend"

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