Right now I am Mississippi for a few days to attend the funeral of my friend Robert Ainsworth. What a wonderful man. Our friendship goes back to the nineties. He is one of the smartest, kindest persons I ever knew.
Definitely the funniest. He could make me laugh, could make me cry. It has been 30 years, I can't even remember how we met. But I am pretty sure it was through Roy McMillan, who no doubt welcomed Robert to heaven. My friend Hunter Yerger and Robert mean so much to me. I saw Hunter and Ida today. And Gerry Hunsinger. We are all old and gray now and it took us a few minutes to recognize each other. I think Ida still looks the same, the years have been kind to her. :).
The visitation was beautiful. Please pray for Susan, Robert's wife. This is hard even though we know heaven is real.
It is so true that old age sneaks up on us. Today we will lay Robert to rest. My heart is sad, yet I am honored to have known Robert. So grateful.
Oh, my young friends, cherish every day. Our lives are so short as you will find out one day.
Blessed are those who fall asleep in the Lord.
Heaven is real. I love you Robert.
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