Monday, September 26, 2016

A Time to Remember

Today marks the anniversary of a day that I am sure no one in our family will ever forget.  Another year has passed since we lost the head of our household - a beloved husband and father of three teens.  As I thought of what I could possibly say to give remembrance, I found that I could not say it any better than I did the week that Ken left us here on earth to live eternally in the presence of our Lord.  I decided to share some favorite family pictures and a re-post from the day that changed our lives forever.
Blessings, Lisa







Thank you, Lord, for introducing me to Ken.  Because of him I have had the opportunity to live an amazing life! He was my best friend of my youth. We attended the same high school, got married, finished college together and then lived in a variety of wonderful
places in IL, MO, MI, TX and WI.

Ken was lead into the ministry which took us to the other side of the world and back.  He served churches in Almaty, Kazakstan; Townsend, WI; 
Washburn, IL and LaRose, IL. 

We were blessed with 25 years of marriage and three great children.  He imparted wisdom and truth unto them and through them, his legacy will definitely live on! 

This week we said "See you later" to a wonderful husband, father, pastor, and friend.  Words cannot express the impact that his knowledge and wisdom has had on so many people all across the world.  
He will be missed but never forgotten.  

We are comforted knowing that his faith was in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  We are comforted knowing that he fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.  His body has been healed and he lives eternally in God's presence. 

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 
time to be born, and a time to die. . ."

14 comments:

  1. Bless you and the Lord hold you.

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  2. Beautiful tribute, Lisa. He was a wonderful man! Blessings~

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  3. Beautifully said. Sending lots of hugs your way.

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    1. Thank you Jen! Many years and miles separate us BUT I always remember the great times we had together with our pastor-husbands! Thanks for continuing to think of us and pray for us!
      Blessings, Lisa

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  4. He was a true child of mine and made me proud by living a fine Christian life. He died in faith and I know we will all be with him in Heaven if we follow his example. Our salvation is is in Christ who died for our sins.

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    1. Thank you BeeGee for always loving us and thinking of us! Your example in life was a big blessings to us as we grew and matured in our faith. Thanks for always thinking of us as your own and loving us as your own!

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  5. Beautiful memories live on! May God continue to bless you and all the people whose life you touch!

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    1. Thanks Beth for your ongoing support and friendship! Your positive attitude and encouragement pulled us through a lot of tough times! Blessings, Lisa

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  6. Beautiful memories live on! May God continue to bless you and all the people whose life you touch!

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  7. Thank you Lisa. He was a good pastoral friend and made a lasting impact on our family. We miss the good times with all of you. God's peace.

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    1. Thank you Pastor Kruse! Your family holds some very special memories with ours! Blessings ~ Lisa

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