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Nick's Godly Example

July 4, 2014

Looking at Nick’s beautiful face with his bright, expansive smile, it’s difficult to determine his ethnicity.  Nick expressed this to me once: “People can’t tell what I am; and no matter what kind they think I am, it’s always the kind they don’t like.” 

He shook his head with a wry grin, “[They ask me:] Are you Mexican?  I hate Mexicans.  Are you Chinese?  I hate Chinese people.  Are you Indian?  I hate Indians.” 

Well, Nick was the kind that I like: a good friend, a loving father, a faithful husband, and a devoted follower of Christ.

No matter how people felt about Nick, Nick always loved and cared about people.  The more his health deteriorated, the wider his arms became, embracing more and more people, to demonstrate the love of God for them.

In his situation, I think I my circle would shrink, and I would want to say, “Only these few people, and no more.”  But Nick didn’t do that.  It is this influence that he leaves with me.  Today, I am healthy.  Today I have the most energy I will ever have, so today I have no excuse.  I don’t have the right to say, “Only these few people and no more.”

As I watched Nick open his arms wider, I began to follow his example to try to embrace and love an ever expanding circle of people.

What a man of God

July 3, 2014
Nick, He was my best friend for 23 years. The three things stuck out to me about Nick was God was first family second friends third. The last time I took Nick out for lunch he was very tired and weak.He asked me if it would be ok to get his wife some roses from the flower shop. I told him yes anything for you.I was blown a way with how he loved his family even when he was hurting. I was taking his loss very hard for good amount of time. I realized I shouldn't be sad because he isn't in pain anymore. He is in the Lord's hands. I will always miss him. I love you bro!

What a caring guy!

July 2, 2014

Nick and I go way back... he was just 17 when we met. Nick was a hard worker. He had a variety of jobs and was from a poor family. Nick had a great attitude and was genuinely interested in listening to people.


At the time; Nick was feeling kind of low; as was I. He smoked quiet a bit and I was concerned about him. He shared his interest in Metallica and other rock bands that I was unfamiliar with.


We used to work together and after our shifts ended; we got together to discuss issues about God and personal values. I watched a young man become a father and a influencial leader that the Lord used in other people's lives. I will miss him. I am grieved that he died so young.

     

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