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He’s driven to the hospital hundreds of times in the last 30+ years of ministry. He has spent time with people as they have taken their final breath. He has worked through the grief process with countless numbers of families.
I have often said that while I think my dad is a great preacher and teacher, his greatest gift is the ability he has to be at his best when others are at their worst. I have seen him comfort small children, teens, adults, and senior citizens alike with just the right words at the right time.
He helps families determine funeral arrangements, pick out caskets, meet with funeral home directors, and with their grief and pain.
Yesterday my dad took a very different drive to the hospital. He drove 8 hours to Chattanooga, TN. This time it was his mother that was dying, he was the one losing a family member, he was the one that needed to start grieving. This time he is helping his own father pick out a casket, make arrangements, and plan a funeral.
This time it is our family that will be grieving and our family that needs support and love. And this time my Dad needs someone to be at their best for him.
Beautiful post. I’ll be praying for your family… especially your Dad.
Austin, those words ring so true. I could not agree with you more. He is a great comforter to so many.
Praying for him and the rest of you these days.
What a heart touching post. Like the others above me, I’m praying for your family.
As everyone has said, we’ll be praying for your family.
Touching post. Praying for your family
Austin,
Am grieving with you & your family in your loss. David’s right, very touching post. And like everyone else, praying for you, your father, grandfather and the rest of your family as you travel this journey. The Lord travels it with you.
Austin-I hope and pray that your dad and family have just that person that Brian has been for so many of us from LBC. Love to all the Lees.
Our hearts are with all of you. What a touching post.
Austin,
What a heart touching post and so so true. I hope you know that the Gentry’s are thinking of you and your family and praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Much love,
Dixie
Great post. I hope your family recovers well, soon. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your families lost.
Austin – You are so right about your dad being available to so many of us. Our family has been comforted, cared for and loved by your dad and mom. Now it is our turn to be there for him. I have never met your grandmother but I know that she was a wonderful person just by hearing your dad’s comments about her. I know that she will be deeply miss by all of you. We love you all and are praying for you during this time.