September 11, 2005
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Yesterday was Julie’s memorial service.
She would’ve been satisfied with how it turned out. I know she would’ve wanted, more than anything, for her passing to bring others to Jesus. She would’ve wanted the gospel to be conveyed clearly to all her family and friends. She would’ve wanted the point of God’s love to be driven home and an explanation of what/whom she lived and died for. At the end of the service, I breathed with the fullness of satisfication. Yes! *Mission accomplished* God got the glory.
God got the glory!
Friends from different parts of her life flew in for the service and shared during the open-mic portion. I was amazed at the breadth and depth to which God used Julie in so many individuals’ lives. And at the end of it all, it was clear, very clear, - Julie’s work on earth was finished.
And maybe that’s why last night, for the first time in three weeks, I finally felt like I could exhale; I could breathe again at last. I guess I’ve been holding my breath this whole time. But now a certain closure has been reached. I know I wouldn’t be surprised if I broke down and cried again in a few days. But at least for today, I have closure. She is safely in the arms of the Father and we ought to continue the work for which she had given her life to.
And, anyway, Julie got the dream. She died on the mission field. I only aspire to do the same.
Thanks, everyone, for praying for me these last few weeks. Without your prayers, I know I would’ve not been able to stand.
Comments (4)
awesome to see her desires to be realized, and also to see yours. a friend and I were talking about missions one day, and he said, “why not die on the mission field. everyone’s going to die one day. why not on the mission field?”
to God be the glory.
julie’s life was one of great legacy. the open sharing was touching…i was touched by nathan’s sharing about how julie made “him comfortable,” especially as he was transitioning to a new school, and she was his teacher. i miss jules…her life is a testament of God’s grace, mercy and power. to God be the glory.
Your tribute was lovely. Thank you, Mary Ann.