Winter Hope

Gray clouds move in on cold, wet wind

Ice falls quietly, spreading silence

The world that felt so loud, so crowded

Suddenly feels empty

Loss and loneliness tend to drift on snow

Flying then falling steadily on closed eyes

Praying for relief, for one loud laugh

To pierce the silence

Then comes a presence, powerful by your side

Warmth, all-consuming, filling your heart

Knowledge of life and of joy eternal

Reminds your soul to smile

Hilarious memories fill your mind

Reminders of blessings flood your heart

Opening your eyes to the heavens

Where hope shines down like rays of sun

Last week a dear professor and mentor of mine from Belhaven passed away.  The Belhaven community has deeply felt this loss.  Dr.Kenyon was a constant there; always there to answer your questions and share his amazing knowledge of Scripture.  The gray, snowy weather matched the sadness everyone was feeling.  But then Belhaven started a page where we could go on and write about our memories of him.  The memories people started posting were hilarious.  The sadness I was feeling was replaced by joy; a reminder of the laughter Dr.Kenyon brought into our lives and the glory that he is now experiencing.

Dr. Kenyon passed away just before Valentine's Day.  When I got home from work on Tuesday, I found this waiting for me...

I was overwhelmed with a sense of how much I am blessed; blessed with people who have poured so much time into teaching me along the road, and blessed with the amazing guy that this road has led me to. 

"The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”
Job 1:20-22