You can rest in heaven

Last week we went to see some old friends.It was only my second trip to their house in Franklin ,N.C. For over 30 years we had spent every Thanksgiving together.It seemed like every year we would add more and more kids until we peaked at the four of us and around 20 kids.We are all racing toward 60 and Catherine was the first to arrive.2007 was our last celebration together.It was our final year in foster care.Jerry and Cathy got their second wind and went to China and got two boys.They now have 6 or 7 kids and all together maybe16 now.They make it look so easy but it is not .It is the quiet examples of love that speak out to us.The total commitment to do those tasks that others walk away from.They could be retired and living "The Good Life" . I am sure there are days when they think about that but then they simply put on their parenting hats as they have done every day for 35 years and get busy.We rarely tell each other how much we love and appreciate the time we shared and the example that you have been of Christ'slove on this earth.As we made our way out the door I hugged Jerry and Catherine and told them they could rest in heaven.By the way next month they will be getting another boy from China -Amazing!