A few days ago, I had the bittersweet privilege of celebrating the life of a man I met through my late husband’s membership in Gideons. He also suffered from a heart condition and died similarly to my husband, suddenly, and unexpectedly. One minute he called his wife on the way home to ask what she needed to have picked up at the store.
But he didn’t come home, didn’t come home, didn’t come home. In the moments following that phone call, he suffered a fatal heart attack while driving his car, loosing control, crossing several lanes of oncoming traffic, and thankfully did not hit anyone else. This tragedy occurred right before Christmas. Death is never really expected nor timely.
But he knew his savior, he was prepared and all was well and peaceful with his soul. I pray for anyone reading this column to pause right now and make sure you know Jesus, have repented of your sins, and that all will be well with your soul. Check John 3:16.
My friend Ken’s life was dedicated to Jesus, his family, his business, his church and his community; in that order, and I truly believe, his life epitomized how the priorities of the Christian life should be lived. Ken was the real deal.
Each day started with daily devotions with his wife. Daily he thought of others better than himself, including orphans and widows. What a testimony!
I am blessed to have known him and his wonderful example.
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