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Thursday, October 16, 2008

And we're back!

That's right, we're back from Disney - and it was AWESOME. Rachel and I had a great time. I'll try and get some pictures and such edited and posted so that you can see some of the fun, but for now, I just wanted to let everyone know that the trip went great.

Oh, and I am now so incredibly far behind in getting ready for classes and grading papers that I may never catch up.

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Vonda said...: Steven, have you got those papers graded yet??? I want to see some pictures of you and Rachel at Disney. :); November 11, 2008 at 3:44 PM

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Remembering Michell

Update: 2009-08-18
I've wanted to update this portion of my page for a while, but haven't been able to figure out how to handle it. So rather than change what I wrote before, I'm just tacking on this update, and leaving my original post below.

A year and a half ago, the death of my wife was a painful cut so fresh that it dominated my life and affected everything I did, including my posts to this blog.

My life is renewed now - God has brought me through the pain of my loss and helped me to re-establish myself. What was blinding pain is now a wistful sense of loss, and my memories of my wife bring me joy instead of sadness.

If you have experienced death recently, you probably know only pain... but let me assure you that God keeps his promises, and He can restore joy to your life:

Jeremiah 31:13
"I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow"

Original Posting: 2008-02-12
Michell, my wife for 10+ years, passed away on December 27, 2007, from complications with leukemia. If you ever met her, she had an impact on your life. If you ever spoke with her, you came away changed - uplifted, strengthened, encouraged.

I struggle to find words that can express the pain and longing I feel as I remember her, but simply can't. My help-mate, my best friend, my strongest ally, and my cheering section - all gone. I remember saying to her, "I can't imagine what I would ever do without you - and I never want to know." Well, now I am finding out, day by day, and still wish I never knew.

Our separation is not permanent. Michell had accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, and I know she has joined with the heavenly host around the throne. I know that I have accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior, and that we will be reunited again. So before moving on, I ask you: have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior? My wife would have gladly given her life, if only one more would choose Him. If you don't know Him, please take a moment to check out the links below. They can help you with the most important decision you could ever make.

Below those links you will find images of her being who she was - wife, mommy, and friend. She never pretended to be anything more, and never needed to be. As before, just click any image to be taken to the larger version.

Do you know Jesus?

Did you know that the Creator of the Universe wants nothing more than to be your friend? God created you with a divine purpose, and He would love to be part of your life. I know that He has made my life worth living - even in the midst of losing my wife.

If you don't know Him, take some time to check out the sites below - they can help you come to understand who God is, why we need Him, and how to start a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

This site is designed to help you understand who Jesus Christ is and why He gave His life for us. Spiritual life is not just “religion.” It is a relationship with God.

This site is designed to give you a brief introduction to your need for a Savior and God's plan to provide one. All summarized in one page for a quick read. For a sligtly longer version with easy-to-understand graphics, check out GodLovesTheWorld.com.

This site is designed to help you find answers to some of life's most difficult questions - Whay am I here? Why am I lonely? What makes my life so hard? Where is that one, special relationship? You can also talk with someone anytime, day or night: just call 1-888-NEED-HIM

An interactive journey intended to introduce you to Jesus - who He is, what He said about himself, what He did, and what it all means to you. The site is available in many languages - or you can access the English version directly.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

And we're back!

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