In Memory of Roy Wilson

Many of you heard about the passing of Bekah's boyfriend, Roy Wilson. His death in the early hours of this morning was a shock to everyone. We are all still in disbelief. He was the sweetest guy and he loved Bekah (Nate's sister) so much. He was greatly loved by many and he will be deeply missed. There are no words that can be said to make it better, but we pray the Lord will be with his family and loved ones during this time. We don't know why this has happened but we believe that there is a reason and and we pray that God will use this to bring others to Him. Please keep Roy's family, along with Bekah and the rest of Nate's family, in your thoughts and prayers.

I can't even imagine how devastating it would be to lose someone so suddenly like that...someone that was so young, someone you loved so much, someone you saw everyday and you thought you were going to spend your life with. Sometimes this life does not seem fair. I heard this song today that totally spoke to me and reminded me of God's promise to those that believe in His Son. The song is by Jeremy Camp, There Will Be a Day. If you turn up the volume on your computer, you can hopefully hear this song playing. The words below were taken from this song.

I try to hold on to this world with everything I have

But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab

The many trials that seem to never end,

His word declares this truth, that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew

But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings

That there will be a place with no more suffering

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears

There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face But until that day, we'll hold on to You always

I know the journey seems so long

You feel you’re walking on your own

But there has never been a step

Where you’ve walked out all alone

Troubled soul don’t lose your heart

Cause joy and peace He brings

And the beauty that’s in store

Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting

I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for

always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced

To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery

this is why, this is why I sing

Thank you Lord for the precious moments You give us with those we love dearly. Forgive us when we take these times for granted. Help us to love one another unconditionally and remember the grace given to us at the cross.

Roy, you will not be forgotten. You are loved and missed.

"The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. And he who searches the hearts of men knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. " Romans 8:26-28