Although we are very sad at this time, we rejoice that my dad is in heaven right now singing with his voice praises to our God! Dad lived for his grandchildren and they will deeply miss their Papa but they all remember all the great memories that they had with him! They are going to miss going on mule rides, getting gumballs from the van and getting a bag of chips for the way home from him every week we visited! Plus many more memories, to many to say. It was both the highlight of the week for Papa and for the grandkids! We will miss him for the rest of our lives but praise God for his life and that he is at his eternal home completly healed! We also wanted to thank everyone who came out for the visitation and funeral, the wonderful food, Mr. Duven, the flowers/plants and Pella 2 praise team for making the service so uplifting. Thanks to pastor Doug for coming from Michigan and pastor Steve for his uplifting message. I truely felt God's presence at Dad's service and the music was very uplifting and comforting. I felt it was a good mixture of honoring dad's life and honoring the One who made him. We felt truely humbled and blessed by the love and support of so many people, Dad would have been amazed of how many really did love him! We take such comfort knowing that Dad is in heaven now and we praise and thank God that we have that hope! I ask for continued prayers for mom, our families, the grandkids and all the family and friends that will be missing dad for years to come. I end with the verse that meant so much to mom and dad from Jeremiah.."For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to give you hope and a future".
