One Step at a time

 

It took me so long to write, because I�m still at a loss for words. Dan and I only knew each other from high school. We rarely hung out but we shared the same friends, which wasn't hard to do, because he was friends with every one. My memories of him are all cheerful. He was one of the few guys around that never did anything that made me question his character. He treated all people with respect. It keeps running through my mind why he had to pass early from this life. His heart was so big and so full of love, I'm sorry for your loss. I also know that wherever god takes away, he replaces somewhere else in other ways. I pray that the tender mercies of the lord may be apparent to you in your life and that you may be able to find some peace through this great trial you have been given. "The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but he that endureth to the end shall be saved." {see Ecclesiastes 9:11; Matthew 10:22; Mark 13:13}

To become a winner in the race for eternal life requires effort, constant work, striving, and enduring well with god�s help. But the key is that we must take it just one step at a time. I know that you have the most amazing people who love you all so very much. You will not have to suffer in silence. We are ALL here for you. I�m so sorry again for your loss. "Our hearts are heavy and sad, but our souls are of good cheer." You have been blessed with this great trial, I say "blessed" because as much as we have all lost by Dan passing, we have so much to learn, and such a great example to grow from. He will never be forgotten.

"All of us, in our own small way, have experienced the transforming power of a great emotional shock. It searches the soul, it opens up the mind to its foundations, it rearranges all the courses of nature and sets things going in an entirely different direction. It is hard, but it is wholesome. It shakes out the dross from the mind, and makes men bigger and better." -Author unknown

I�m a big fan of the Boatwright fam! Chris I remember you from Woodruff. Becky, I miss you! Call me anytime! Kate and Sarah, I barely know you but I think you are both fabulous! All my love and prayers to you all! Love always Tina Marie Bartlett Mitchell   Las Vegas Nevada  Tinamarie1999@hotmail.com