Today I was asked to preside over the funeral of a 39 year old son and nephew of two sisters in our church. His name was
Paul Heustis. He passed away from a major heart attack on Saturday. No warning, no sickness, no signs. He went to sleep and never woke up. It is sad and as I said in the service, we will never have answers, but God knows and understands all!

I also heard this morning that singer, songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman's 5 year old daughter Maria Sue passed away after being run over by her older brother driving an SUV. Oh God, NO! How painful. How awful. WHY? Not his "
Cinderella". Please pray for the Chapman family. They have blessed so many people and have been such a positive witness for the cause of Christ. If anyone understands untimely, undeserved death, it is our GOD! Please lift both of these families up to Him NOW.
Here is the link to the Chapman news story:
This has been a long, hard day. Not only dealing with death but also: meeting with Dan Bacon, Funeral, graveside, lunch, work, bank, Lauren's IEP meeting, pick up Lauren, Practice for Sunday's service, dinner, giving blood and camp meeting. OH, did I mention that we got brand new carpet down our stairs and in the basement? I will show before and after pics soon. Anyway, with everything today...I need to hug my kids! I need to kiss my kids! I need to hold my wife! We just never know. Take a moment and thank God for the people in your life and make sure to tell them how you feel! We can never say "I love you" enough!
With that, if you are reading this... I LOVE YOU!
B Out!!