Gerry's Passing

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Yesterday morning, Gerry Anderson died. He fought a valiant battle against kidney cancer. He also kept it quiet, because he didn't want to be a burden to anybody.

It's hard to believe things progressed so quickly. I was with him and Linda just two days prior. We had deep conversation then, and a significant time of prayer.

Less than 48 hours later, I was back at their house to comfort the grieving family, and bid farewell to my beloved friend. It was difficult.

The Memorial Service will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1 (All Saints Day) at the church -- and at a later day, his ashes will be scattered at his deer stand.

This morning, in my quiet time, I found this in the Book of Common Prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away the sting of death: Grant to us your servants so to follow in faith where you have led the way, that we may at length fall asleep peacefully in you and wake up in your likeness; for your tender mercies' sake. Amen.

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  1. Anonymous6:57 AM

    Mark: I'm sorry you lost a good friend. Real friends are hard to find and a treasure worth guarding. God Bless; Steve

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