Wednesday morning, my friend, Paul Decess passed away after an extended illness. His bed had been placed in the room of their small house that faces the lake on which they’ve lived. Plenty of light, fresh air and the sounds of activity on the lake he loved were there for him. He and his wife have lived in that place since his retirement some years ago.
Paul drafting plans for the Ebenezer Center.
By profession, Paul was an engineer. He drew the plans for our church’s community center and was the head trustee as we went through the building project. He had a keen mind and willing hands. So many other things he did, I cannot tell them all. He would cut onions for the annual chili dinner, because they didn’t make him cry. We who are his friends will miss him greatly. Forgive us if we cry.
My song for today is one that I almost posted on the Saturday before Easter. While our life goes on, for Paul all things are new again. He knows no more suffering, and he knows no more pain.
Whatever happens, whatever you see, He makes all things new again.
Justine,
Thanks for such kind words. Yes, he is new again.
Jill,
He is beyond pain and suffering. He is enjoying all things new again.
Grace,
Thank you. I'm sorry about your friend. Sunday has been very good.
Shinade (Jackie),
It's good to have you back online. Thanks for your kind words. I know they come from your heart.
Lin,
Yes, it is hard. Thanks and welcome back from vacation.
Grace,
The weekend was very good. I appreciate your EC inspired visits.
— Chuck
I'm here to drop EC. How was your weekend? 🙂
Chuck, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I will say a prayer for Paul, his family, and you. It's hard to lose a friend. Hugs, pally.
Chuck I am so sorry to hear about this loss. But, I know your faith is strong.
Nonetheless, even though we know they are at peace and out of pain, We still miss having them near!!
Blessings of peace to you and your friend's family!
Jackie
I am so sorry about your friend. I lost mine, too, two years ago and we miss her.
I enjoyed reading your post. May you have a blessed Sunday tomorrow. 🙂
Chuck, I am so sorry about your friend. He is at peace now and away from all the suffering. This was a great post in honoring his life. 🙂
Oh Chuck, I am so sorry that you lost your friend. But if he was sick, at least his suffering is over and he's with God, whole and new again. He's just fine. It's the ones he left being who are hurting now.
Love you.
Justine 😮 (