It's Wednesday night (actually Thursday, early AM), just 2 days until we depart for Brazil. There are many things yet to do, but I have packed a suitcase full of things that were requested for the time we are in Recife. I've also paid a few bills, done some yard work, made some calls, and a few other things that I have checked off my TTD list.
Today was a long, tiring, and wonderful day. The funeral service for Cline Paden was this afternoon. It was a wonderful time to celebrate the life of this great man. Why have I been so blessed that I have known such a man, I'll never know. There must have been well over 1,000 people at the service. Many Sunset alumni (including Gabriel Yankee, from our class, who I haven't seen since we graduated in 1981), friends, Sunset church members, and others who loved this man and his family, and were influenced by Cline is many ways. I doubt many had more of an impact on world evangelism during the second half of the 20th century than did this man. What a joy to be around him. We had many special times eating peanuts in the parking lot together. He treated Bev, me, and our children so special. All of us loved him very much. Our prayers continue for Jo, Terry, Tim, and Tanja, and Gerald, and all who knew him.
Please pray for Bev; she's experiencing some numbness in her hand and pain in her neck. She had an MRI done today. Similar things happened two and one-half years ago; she then got a n injection of really strong medicine. Probably she'll have to wait for another shot (if it's necessary) until we get back.
My nephew Lucas graduated from the USAFA today. That was my dream for many years. I'm so proud of him.
A statement was made at the funeral today that has really profound meaning: "the 2 most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you realized why you were born."
I hope you know your purpose for being here. May God bless you richly.
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