Sarah, you have my deepest sympathies at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.  I pray that God lessens the pain and grief that you are experiencing right now. It is never easy when we lose our loved ones, especially a spouse.  I know that this truly hard, just believe that we shall see our loved ones again when Jesus returns.   There will be no more pain and suffering. The body will be renewed.  If you need anything feel free to reach out. 

John Jr. - my cousin, my brother, my hero - you always loved me just as I was. You watched & protected me with such sincerity. You were a person of highest integrity, strength, with such a quick, yet gentle witt. You shared in your Savior, Jesus Christ's sufferings, sowing seeds of faith, courage, & obedience in the natural, which are now raised up as mighty treasures in His eternal glory. What a rich man you are! 👏 ❤💙 You did not suffer in vain. You walked in His humble footsteps sharing in His suffering but also sharing His Love with everyone around you. You are heir to that blessed reward through grace by faith after fighting the good fight, sweet & strong son of the Almighty! And boy, were you a fighter, always keeping your family in the forefront of your mind. You fought with humble integrity all the way to the end - which is not truly the end, but a New Horizon which is simply the limit of our carnal sight. You entered the continuation... your eternal blessed beginning into the adoption of the sons of God. We miss you already, but in honor, seem to give you back to the The One who so graciously gave you to us. We are One family, so we have not lost you. Your Heavenly Father and I know your earthly father is well-pleased. You return to The One who loves you most perfectly out of anyone, the One who Created and purposed you to be the most inspiring, courageous, brave-hearted spirit and soul of anyone I know. I love you forever & ever! I can't wait to see each other again on the other side of Heaven.

Romans 8

For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Love Always, 

Melanie