Wow! We were really thinking that we might get to leave a little early tonight, since we started visitation at 5:00. But oh my goodness!. I believe by 9:15, when we got to leave, there must have been 400-500 people come through. When they opened the doors at 5:00, the line was immediately from the front all the way thru the back of the chapel, and out through the foyer, and back 300 feet to the front door. Faces not seen in many years. And so many had aged, sure glad I haven't!Some guys could really use some Grecian Formula! I look the same to me in the mirror. Friends going back 50 years! And customers that Garrett had serviced not only sent flowers but came to pay their respect. I heard so many times how Garrett was the most liked service person of any company they deal with. And genuine tears of sorrow, hugs of compassion and genuine concern for our family. His co-workers all came though. My chiropractor has his work cut out to realign my right hand! For those who said they would be there in spirit, thank you too. My right hand thanks you. And un-biblically speaking, my right hand told my left hand what was going on. Thanks to you all seems so inept and plain, but its all I know to say.
11:00 AM Friday is coming too soon. And around 11:05, I'll sing for my son a final time. This will be a little different from the wailing he used to hear coming from the shower on Sunday mornings. And it will be no comparison to the songs and voices he's hearing coming from Heaven's choir loft. Hope God lets him listen in, along with Jennifer, Brandon, JayMomma & Pop. The Rapture can't come too soon for me! ( I heard I missed the rehearsel a couple of weeks ago!) Even so, Lord Jesus, Come.
11:00 AM Friday is coming too soon. And around 11:05, I'll sing for my son a final time. This will be a little different from the wailing he used to hear coming from the shower on Sunday mornings. And it will be no comparison to the songs and voices he's hearing coming from Heaven's choir loft. Hope God lets him listen in, along with Jennifer, Brandon, JayMomma & Pop. The Rapture can't come too soon for me! ( I heard I missed the rehearsel a couple of weeks ago!) Even so, Lord Jesus, Come.
The visitation for Garrett was a testimony of a life filled with love....love given, love received. Pictures of friends, family and a life lived was everywhere, and in each and every one of them, a smiling happy Garrett! Frank, you and Janell are the heart and soul of the three lives you graced this world with... I feel honored and humbled to have been a part of your universe of love all these years.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and God bless you,
Joanne Burton Pihakis
I did not know Garrett and Jennifer, a friend of mine had a link on her facebook and it brought me here. I had a friend staying with me from Germany and did not get to check this blog while she was here - but I remembered your families in my prayers and I will continue to remember you. I am so sorry for your loss, but am confident that heaven has gained some wonderful people. May God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI have never met your family but have been moved to pray for you all since finding your site on the Joplin Recovery site. I live in CA on the opposite side of our country & will most likely never meet you this side of Heaven. Tradgedy struck our family with the death by murder of two of my sister's grandchildren 11 years ago. Since that time my nephew has spoken at two area colleges to one teacher's students & God has used him to touch thousands of lives. I know God is with you all & will walk beside you as He comforts & uses you to touch many lives. May God Be With You!
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