Sunday, July 13, 2025
To Don, a kind gentleman who was deeply committed to his family, and to his personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. What Jay and I admire about Don the most is his deep love for Mary, Dan and Nicky. Always putting his confidence in Jesus, his faith was unshakable, and he inspired and encouraged others to believe in the gospel message of the love that God has for us, and to embrace the teachings of Jesus found in the scriptures. He would always quote from Philippians 4:4,"Rejoice in the Lord always - again I will say, rejoice"!
As a great and long-time friend to Jay and me, we shared many conversations about a mutual love for gardening, Amish markets, baseball, and scriptural teachings. Jay and I will forever miss his words of inspiration and encouragement typically shared as the Holy Spirit led him, and his daily email reflections always detailed and heartfelt. We will miss tomatoes and parsley from Don's garden, and we will especially miss Don's homemade meatballs, so awesome!
Don maintained his walk with Jesus by living by the expounded words of the Apostle Paul: "Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold onto what is good; love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, extending hospitality." Romans 12: 9-12
His spiritual journey here on Earth ends with Jesus saying to him: "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Matthew 25: 23
We love you, Don. Enjoy your peace my dear brother in Christ!
