Cherish Today

Hi All,

I'm taking off here soon for the July 4th weekend, but wanted to wish you all a splendid summertime and a safe weekend.

It pains me to say that we lost a friend earlier this week in a swimming accident, and certainly the weight of his death has been upon our week. Nathan, who was only 30, and his young wife, parents of four little ones, were friends of ours from church before they moved up north just a few years ago. While we have seen them only minimally over the last couple years, I know without a doubt that Nathan lived his life with purpose and joy, and for God's glory. While it's hard to understand why this young husband and father's life was cut short, it is a reminder to all of us of how to value each day, to cherish our time and our loved ones, to keep priorities and perspective.

My heart hurts immensely for our friend, Nathan's wife, and their precious little children, and I know they'll be in my prayers for a very long time.

It couldn't help but cross my mind that every single picture they have of him will be so treasured, especially by the youngest children who might not remember him. Certainly a photo is treasured even when one lives till 80, :) but all the more in this case. So as you're having fun this holiday weekend, remember to take lots of pictures of your kids, your friends, your spouse. To celebrate them, cherish them, create a memory and an heirloom; and also just for fun. :)

~Shannon

Star Trib News Story - Nathan

Family Memorial Fund