a life well lived

 

Yes, Tom lived a long and full life.  If you knew him, you will have your own story to tell.  Our first memory was about 30 years ago when he taught our son Damon to fly fish, also how to make your own flies.  

He was  very music minded.  We have several copies of the first edition of favorite hymns

While we often saw him at various conferences, he spent most of life sharing his love for the Lord in small towns.  And he could be found rock hunting, prospecting and helping in his community, in Baker City.  He was a real outdoorsman.  

The gathering in Richland for his memorial was well attended and lots of stories were told.

And there is much more to his story, all additions and comments are welcome

to view the Memorial go to:   Richland Baptist Church
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Thankful to call him our friend,

I live an  exciting life

A brief encounter

 Almost too brief

Starting from the beginning... just a few days ago,

our neighbor was checking for a place for her mother's best friend to come and stay for a week.

We have 5 bedrooms.. no visitors this week. so

I said, yes, we have a bedroom available ( I did mention that I did not feel comfortable cooking for
our guest, but the sheets are clean and it is very private )

Bingo !

So, Elizabeth arrived and settled in and very quickly headed to her friends...just about 5 houses away.

'She had a cup of coffee each morning, but then she was off... walking, visiting her friend, shopping,
and then, back to her room

We smiled and chatted briefly, but her main purpose was to spend time with her friend who is on hospice care.  

All I knew for sure was her education in psychology,  helped to raise 3 children, and spent many hours and days and years with her friend.

The time was flying by and I had hoped to get to know her better.

It is Tuesday morning.. She leaves today about 6:00.  She remembered that I had wanted to have a visit with her, so she stuck around and we had a great visit with another cup of coffee.

Our conversation  was very rewarding... she had insight into a situation that had been haunting me. She was not hurried.  She was very honest.   I was very blessed by her observation.    No need to write about it now, but it is in my heart and mind. 

You can tell by her smile, that she is a genuine, and trusted lady.

While her insight and wisdom was the greatest gift, she also left behind another gift 

She had been listening to me...knew how much we enjoy Anthony's Homeport and gave us a lovely note and this very  generous gift card

And our brief encounter was the beginning of  a friendship, a very valuable gift.  

I live an exciting life 

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