Bitter one at that with frigid
Temperatures.
Bill was Jack's best buddy, and they had
Decided that when one of them died the
Other would speak at his funeral.
Since he spoke at Jack's memorial service
I wanted to say a few words at Bill's.
I told the people sitting in the pews that
The two of them fished together, prayed
Together and laughed until they nearly
Collapsed.
It was hard for me to speak.
I was surprised at how deeply Bill's
Death affected me,
I guess because I can't think of him
Without thinking of Jack.
My heart aches for his widow.
I told her that I'm glad our guys are
Together again but that our hearts are
So empty.
And I told her that when the
Numbness wears off, the real grief
Will begin,
But that no matter how bad it gets Jesus
Will bear it with her.
As I was driving to the service today I
Recalled several widows who had been so
Dependent on their mates that I
Wondered how they could possibly function
Without them, and yet, they surprised me.
With God's help they displayed unusual
Strength.
They were overcomers.
I believe Joan will be one of them.