AS IRON SHARPENS IRON,SO ONE MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER.PROVERBS 27:17.
It was back in the year 2000, at a church in Marysville. I saw a blonde man wearing dark glassess, using a cane, and having a bit of a struggle with some stairs. I walked over and gave him a hand. At first I thought he was blind. Little did I know in those few steps. Arm and arm as we walked, that a relationship sealed with Christ would be cemented! I did realize one thing as we got to the top of the stairs Matthew said DUDE THOOSE SHOES ARE SWEET!!!! He was not blind!
Over the next almost 9 years what happened was unmasked life. The Joys, the struggles, the pains, and the deepest intamcy between two friends. Formed through the unity of Jesus Christ our Lord. That friendship changed my life forever. With Matthew everything was over the top! We spent so many nights jamming, laughing, eating, skateboarding, crying, reading, praying and embracing each other as brothers in Christ. We also had the joy of watching our children grow. It was an extended family. In all of this there was a dream and passion we shared that was indescribable for life, to grow as God lead us, and to use our talent to honor the Lord. So we made our plans a Christian Metal band Desperately Wicked. Like so many of our plans some never happen, how we want or think they should. I know God has a plan for each one of us. He places people in our lives that he knows will help love and encourage each other. That is truly what Matthew and I shared. What a blessing from God! Along with our plans we don't know how much time we have? We should treat each day as it were the last.
Revelations 3:20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears my voice and opens the door. I will come in and eat with him and he with me. Revelations 21:4 He will wipe every tear from there eyes. There will be no more death,or mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed. The biggest blessing of all is that Matthew is in heaven with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! Those who know the Lord will see Matthew again.
I eagerly await that day. I must say I'm sorry now but I'm more excited to see Jesus then Matthew but I know I will see both.
God Bless all of you!!
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With each new day, we think of you. When a white van drives by, someone makes a funny, dude, when our son jacob shows one of your traits he picked up, when it would be a blessing to hear brother, sister, or family. We pray for Colleen and hope she is doing well, as well as can be expected. You are missed!
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