See you Later

Sorrow.
Because we lost our Grandpa.
Sorrow, because we don't get to see him here on earth any more.

Joy.
 Because we were able to be together as a family.

But oh JOY, because he is more alive than he has ever been.
Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last

Thankful.

That he loved Jesus oh so much. 

Thankful that his 9 kids could testify to the godly man he was.

Thankful that he loved his wife.

Happy
For the many, sweet memories that we can all share.
Happy for the fellowship we could share.

Grateful.
That this is not a forever goodbye.
Grateful for the example that he set for us.
That Grandpa had his eyes fixed on Jesus.

Grateful that he got his first best:

To be with Jesus.

So many people are so focused on the legacy they will leave.
Will they impact the world because of the wealth they gave away,
 or because of the change they put into place.
My Grandpa cared most about one thing:
He Loved Jesus.

As I was writing this post, a couple lines of the following poem came to my mind. As I was looking it up, I thought it was interesting that it was written by C.T. Studd, who's quote above I had found in one of my grandpa's bibles.

“Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way;

Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;

Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice

Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;

Each with its days I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;

When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;

Faithful and true what e’er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;

Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;

Only one life, “twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, “Thy will be done”;

And when at last I’ll hear the call, I know I’ll say “’twas worth it all”;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. ”

-C.T. Studd

Pastor Donald Schaeffer's Memorial Service from Grace Church on Vimeo.