A Day to remember

 Sunshine at my door, though a little sprinkling from heaven

Little Angel dressed in red hooded raincoat and sparkle boots
Home baked Viennese Plum Cake 
tasted a little sliver before walking out the door

Saying goodbye to our friend,  Nelson Wright 

The Graveside 

Prayer by Ralph, his brother
Scripture Psalm 139:1-18 by his son, Aaron
Message by friend Dave Penfield         
                               Nelson was a man of God. All in attendance could relate to the memories he shared.  But the one that stood out to me:

                  During his final month, he lived in a home with others needing full time care.  During the day he would walk around to each room and enter for a moment and sing a hymn.  One of the ladies called out to the staff... Nelson is spending too much time there, he needs to come to my room.

Together we sang..    Face to Face with Crist My Savior  

We placed a rose on the casket... 

Daughter, Val, placing the final Rose 

At 1:00 we gathered for the memorial

Al Cantrell opened with a greeting and prayer

Then Darrell took the mic and we all sang..

                            My Hope on Nothing Less is Built 

 Mary Jane at the keyboard

The Obituary was read, the gospel was preached and Darrell shared some of his memories of Nelson

Again we joined in melody     How Great Thou Art

Open mic and a few memories were shared.

The first was Joseph Cantrell who read a beautiful letter he wrote starting with his life at a young age when Nelson was there for him and on through adult life, marriage and beyond.  

Hard to speak after that, but a few more and this one from his daughter

He loved people. Especially strangers. Made sure to speak of Jesus at every opportunity.  He also liked to help others.  One stormy evening he was late coming home. Very late.  When he arrived at the door he was all smiles.  He had helped every stranded driver along the way and had dry socks for all.    Seems he carried some clothing along, just in case.

Our final hymn..  Lord Jesus, We Worship and Bow at Thy Feet 

 And give the the glory, the honor that's meet

While through Thee, O Savior our praises ascent

And join in the chorus that never shall end.

Never shall end, no never shall end

and join in the chorus that never shall end.

The Ice Cream truck had arrived...Nelson loved ice cream  and all were invited to partake       and all rain clouds rolled away ...

As you can see, we wore masks and kept our distance.

also, the memorial was taped, by Damon Tanner, and should be available to all soon

So much emotion and memories and yet,   for us, the day was not over

A school mate of Damon's, Tyler Griffin, died in his sleep.        He had  struggled for four years with the physical, emotional and financial burden from  a horrible event.

Nelson had struggled for four years with Alzheimer's.  

It was too soon for Tyler, he was too young
It was too soon for Nelson, we loved him

Some of life's hurts we will not understand, but God is still in control.  

God loves us and He always will.

  Posting these notes, so I will never forget.  A life well lived,  for the Lord should always be remembered.