Happy Graduation Day

With deep sadness and joy, I said goodbye last night to my dear friend and father-in-law Don Mardock. No one I’ve ever known has impacted more lives than Papa Don.

After 94 years, Don peacefully shed his earth suit en route to heaven. Although our hearts miss him, we know we will see him again soon.

Marci and I would appreciate prayers for Glenda, Don’s beloved bride of 73 years. She has done so much for him these last years as his health declined. Don adored Glenda.

I couldn’t go anywhere with Don where he wouldn’t pray for a stranger he just met. Here are two such ladies we met in a hospital elevator. That was Don! Always looking for someone to bless!

These men from Kansas were mentored weekly by Dad for many years. Last year they flew to Colorado to honor and thank him!

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15

Papa Don’s final words on earth were to his great grandson Crosby. “Goodbye pal.” Crosby’s final words to him while he lay on his deathbed were, “Goodbye Papa Don. I’ll see you when we get to heaven. I love you so much!”

All that to say it’s been an emotional week!

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭

Happy Graduation Day, Dad! Well done, good and faithful servant.

Enter into the joy of your Lord!

We plan to have a Celebration of Life for Don in the Spring. We will keep you posted.