Wednesday, 07 May 2008
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I'm singing with the angels and saints around the throne
This is from Anne, YM's wife. The Lord took him home today on Tues 5/6 at 9:30am. He always anticipated taking his last breath on earth as he knew his days were numbered. But knowing that he would be "singing with the angels and saints around the throne" made his darkest hours so much more bearable. He knew that his darkest hour was followed by the sweetest hour when he would meet his Maker. I miss him terribly, but I can't help but smile knowing that he's right where God wants him to be......praising our Heavenly Father in eternity.
He knew for awhile that he was called to full time ministry. But in his mind he thought that meant going to seminary and becoming a pastor. He thought he was never able to live out his calling because of his illness. But it wasn't until his last days when he realized that he had already been living out his calling through his cancer battle. The cancer was a gift from God so that he can share his life with others. He was so committed to this xanga b/c this was where he poured his heart out to the world about all his battles, defeats, victories, joys, and pains. In the end, he just wanted to point to Christ. It wasn't about whether he lived or died. It was about saving souls and building his kingdom. Perhaps we may never know the greater purposes of God here on earth. I do know for sure that he did not want to waste his cancer. But he also didn't want any of you to waste it either. So take every bit of what he shared during these past 2 years and make them yours so you can all live victorious lives in Christ Jesus our Lord.
This obviously will be the last entry on YM's site. But b/4 he died, he made one request to me. He asked me to keep blogging. I don't think my entries will be as entertaining and interesting as his, but I will honor his request and continue living out our calling to simply share my life with you about whatever God compells me to write about. Here is my xanga site: www.xanga.com/anneofavenel
For those interested in attending the funeral:
The viewing will be held on Thursday at 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Gosselin Funeral Home located at 660 New Dover Road, Edison, NJ www.gosselinfuneralhome.com
The Funeral service will be held on Friday 10:30am at the First Baptist Church of Metuchen located at 225 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ www.fbcmonline.org; followed by the burial at Hazelwood Cemetery located at West Lake Ave, Rahway, NJ.
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Comments (5)
surely his cancer was not wasted
may he rest in God's hands for eternity
my deepest condolences...
i found this site through helen hong's xanga.
i don't know you, but i absolutely believe everything you said. sometimes we speak what we wish, and sometimes we speak what we know- by faith, not seeing, yet we see. how wonderful that he was with Christ on earth, and now in His presence, forever.
may His Spirit strengthen and encourage you and your family.
hi Anne, I left a note on your site. praying for you and the family. take care <><
The illness was not wasted indeed. YM's life was poured out like a drink offering to the Lord. I hold to the memories of an older brother who's deepest desire was to impart wisdom upon those who would lend a listening ear. He was a detailed teacher, exceptional communicator and was gentle in his corrections. The candor and commentary expressed on this site has been a blessing and engenders a sense of truth to the gospel. Just as a minister is called to do.
What I've been reminded of most from YM's testimony is that no matter what we are granted, life is always too short, we will all be called home sooner than we would each like. We each need to make the most of the time here that we've been given, to value those things that matter most... to love others, to be quick to reconcile, to live life to the fullest. I will miss him deeply. May he rest in God's glory.