“Memories That Last a Lifetime”

I remember as a child something my mother told me when my grandfather passed away and I reflect on it even today. “It’s not good bye, it’s I’ll see you later.” But what do I do in the mean time, I cherish the memories. I was ten years old when my grandfather passed away but I still cherish the memories. He bought my first ball glove that now sits on the shelf in my office. He was at every little league ball game I ever played. He always parked his car in right field and sat in a lawn chair until I got up to bat and then would step to the edge of the fence just in case I hit a home run to right field. He always waited for me to visit with him after the game and would encouraged me win or lose. We had season tickets to every home basketball game where we sat mid court so that he was in ear shot of the officials. He drank cream in his coffee and cornbread in his buttermilk. We played together, mowed lawns together, laughed together and loved greatly. As we remember our loved ones that have passed on, I encourage you to cherish the memories they truly last a lifetime.

Pastor Ray