It seems like yesterday, though many years ago...we were so close and you always did so many things for me and David when we were kids that we called you 'Uncle Larry'. I remember going to the races, sitting on the top of the bleachers, you bought us hot dogs, popcorn and sodas and even got us into the pit.
You knew many people, some powerful, some influential and some just plain ole people like you and I. You made life fun and interesting when otherwise it was a boring day of life.
Today I remember you not only as my cousin and uncle but as a friend in Christ. I take a look at the change you have made and can visualize you sitting in the church pews...your wings unfolded and your halo began to shine as I could see Gods hand resting on your shoulders, patting you like a Father shows pride in His Son.
Your change then was from sinner to saint and yet today your change is from mortality to immortality. Life as we knew it way back then was a stepping stone to bring us to where you and I came to when God showed His power and mercy on us to bring us to His Grace and Eternal Life.
You kept your word...you kept Gods word and now God has kept His promise to restore you and give you Eternal Rest...No more pain, no more sorrow, no more worries and no more concerns about tomorrow. You have fought a good fight, you have finished the course and you have kept the faith.
I know you must have a beautiful mansion with your name over the door. You won't be hard to find.
All I have to do is be faithful to Gods word and he will take me to the Portals of Heaven where you will be.
Wait for me Uncle Larry... Come talk to me...encourage me and...whisper Heavenly secrets to me and while my head rests on my pillow each night I can have the courage and strength to face the day that may come.
Love ya,
Gary
