New Beginning

Hi Everyone,

If you've read Jordy's post, you know where we're at and where Gail is. She and I are having some 'together time' in her room. It is quiet and peaceful and altogether precious. Gail is precious in her Father's sight. I sense that she is already safe and secure with Him.

Devon and I went out for a drive for a few hours and we were just talking about Gail both in the past, present and future tense. It was too a precious and needed time. The Lord has been so gracious to Gail and to our family. He has been setting everything in order for his ways are so much higher than our ways.

I am thankful to the Lord for Gail, my love, my friend, my understanding partner and Super Mom. Moving up to Northern Cal, 9 years ago, allowed Gail to focus on Devon and pour herself into him and as her health improved, she was able to help out with Special Olympics, C-Pals, Big Wave and helping out in Devon's home school class. This last week, she was doing what she loved doing and that's planning a party for special needs graduates. The Lord has been so gracious in that He has allowed Gail to follow her passion in bringing people together in community.

I am writing this so that I can document and remember what was going on on her last day on this earth.

I am also writing this to Devon to tell you that your Mom and I love you very much and will never stop loving you. Mom, Grandpa and uncle Craig, uncle Paul and others will be cheering you on and make sure that you aren't chugging too many rockstars. I think that Mom would say, 'Trust in the Lord, with all Thine heart, and trust not in your own understanding, in all things acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.'

Death does not have the last word as Gail is now standing with a new body and is safe and sound.

Thank you Gail, for this precious time together. Devon and I are looking forward to our reunion and we will be ok.

'God my shepherd!
I don't need a thing!
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to your word,
you let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.

Even when the way goes through
Death Valley.
I'm not afraid
when you walk by my side.
Your trusty shepherd's crook
makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six-course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head
my cup brims with blessing.

Your beauty adn love chase after me
every day of my life.
I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of
my life.

Love, Jon, Gail and Devon