Back to Blogging

This isn't the way we had planned to get back in to blogging, but sometimes God gives you the nudge that you need.

Today we lost a father figure to many and the verse Jeremiah 29:11, one of our favorites, was mentioned... 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

No one knew when we woke up this morning and began 2014 that Rusty Franklin would be leaving us today.  Although we all selfishly would have loved for him to remain here on Earth, we have no doubt that he heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant!", as found in Matthew 25:21, when he was at home with the Lord.

"We thank God every time we remember you, Rusty." Philippians 1:3

We found this picture on Rusty's Facebook page, and it made us tear up and laugh at the same time.  This is exactly how we picture Rusty looking over us from Heaven!

We had originally planned to blog about new beginnings, and we guess this is a new beginning of sorts...A life without Rusty Franklin for his family, friends, and Plano East.  His spirit will live on in all of our hearts...
  
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
Jason and Shayna

For Those I Love and Those Who Love Me

My Grandmother gave me this poem when my Grandfather passed away.
It's all I could think about today...


"I thank God every time I remember you, Rosemary." Philippians 1:3

When I am gone, release me, let me go -
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears -
Be happy that we had so many years.


I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time to travel on alone.


So grieve awhile for me, if you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.


I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home".

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19

Shayna