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Heaven just got a little bit sweeter...

My Great Uncle Sterling, pastor of our church, and a wonderful man of God entered those Pearly Gates dancing last night! Although I am beyond happy for him, because I know he was ready, I can't help but cry for us. There is a Sterling sized hole in all of our hearts this morning.

Sunday morning during Sunday school while my Dad was teaching he fainted on the first row. They came to get Ben (from our boys Sunday school class) to check him out, when we got there he was fine. He said that he didn't remember it, but he felt fine, he promised us that he would see a doctor this week AND HE GOT UP AND PREACHED! That's the kind of man he was! When he hugged me after service he said "Boy that was a good hug! I love you, and you are the best Great niece! You notice I said GREAT niece!" I love that those were his last words to me....He went fast, he didn't suffer, he wasn't sick, and he lived a wonderful eighty something years fifty of those were spent leading people to God.

He told my Dad yesterday before he died that he couldn't wait to get to heaven! I have to say, it sweetens the process a bit to know that he was so ready.

I will be spending the next few days with our family and church family celebrating his life. Please pray for his seven sons, I can't imagine how hard this is for them. I'll be back next week. xo, Sam
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organicmommy said…
I am sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and you grieve the loss of what sounds like a very special man!
June 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM
LadySnow said…
I am sorry for your loss, but what a wonder testimony of his life.
June 30, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Mary Ann said…
I am sorry for your loss. What a sweet testimony to leave behind. Your uncle sounded like a dear saint.
June 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Ellie Inspired said…
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June 30, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Ellie Inspired said…
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know that you have the joy of the Lord even in your sorrow but it sounds like he will be missed greatly too. Thanks for sharing his testimony with us.
June 30, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Laurie said…
Sorry for your loss, but rejoicing with you in knowing that Your Uncle lived his life for Christ and that he's now with his Heavenly Father!
June 30, 2010 at 1:41 PM
ShirleyC said…
Sounds like he was a very unique and special person. Prayers for your family at this time.
June 30, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Rhetta @ On Raspberry Hill said…
Sharing in your sorrow, but rejoicing with you over your Uncle Sterling's change of address. God bless you and your family!
June 30, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful that he was so ready and now he is celebrating with his Saviour. :)
July 1, 2010 at 9:25 AM
andreak said…
What a legacy to leave for his family. It is so gracious of God to give us such sweet people to share our lives with here on this earth. Praying for your family.
July 1, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Anonymous said…
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Very strange that my husband lost his uncle yesterday too. He was also a dear man of God. I guess Heaven is a bit sweeter for both of us!
July 1, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Debbie said…
Sam,
I'm sorry for your family's loss and I'm praying for your family.
July 1, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Kirkskornerathome said…
Just found your blog today.
My timing has always been impecable. Bless you and your family.

"Death is swallowed up in victory..."
1 Corinthians 15:50-55
July 1, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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