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Best Things About Bob

December 24, 2015

He was funny. He laughed often and his laughter was contagious. He was never in danger of taking himself too seriously.

He was loyal. Whether to his family or his favorite NFL team, Bob loved with a fierce loyalty that never dwindled.

He was wise. Centered on the Lord, his words of advice shed light on the joys and pains of family and friends.

He was prayerful. He cultivated a life of prayer; he encouraged his children and their children to bring everything to God.

He was compassionate. His interest in current events often brought him to tears as his heart was easily broken by the things that break the heart of God.

He was grateful. He was a true expert in the art of relentless love, forgiveness and thanksgiving. Even in the closing weeks, his song was one of thanksgiving and rejoicing.

He was accepting. You could always be yourself with him, because he was always himself with you.

He loved Jesus. And it shaped his whole life.

We are lucky people to have been loved by him, to have learned from him, and to have walked through life with him. We love you, Pop!

~ The Letsinger and Cohen Families

 

Things Bob Liked Best

December 24, 2015

Bob lived life as it should be lived: one moment at a time, one person at a time, and one purpose at all times. He joyfully kept his priorities straight: God, family, ministry, self. Here are some things he loved best about life:

- Jesus, head of the Church
- Holding Mary Lou’s hand
- Rembrandt
- Cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers with Rebecca 
- Deep sea fishing with Eric
- The Sea of Galilee 
- Discussing Flannery O'Connor novels with Anne
- The Three Tenors
- Peeling fresh shrimp with Nancy
- Watching little Deborah, the singing ballerina 
- Cairo, Egypt
- Playing ping-pong with Fiona
- 007 movies
- Playing pool with Isaiah 
- J.S. Bach cantatas
- Building and fixing things with Noah
- Bob Dylan
- Taking long walks and good photography with Sarah
- The Everglades
- Spotting dolphins with Hannah 
- The London Philharmonic 
- Peter, Paul, and Mary
- Talking philosophy with Josiah 
- Bird watching with Seth 
- Saying the Lord’s Prayer