Uncle Bruce

O how, I will miss his quick wit! Always making us laugh at his funny, yes, hilarious stories!

He loved his children and grandchildren, poetry and Life!

Also, he cared about us. We felt that special care.

It didn't need to be said, It was clearly understood!

Uncle Bruce and Aunt Joan, stopped and saw us when Dennis had his accident.

I will be forever grateful for that visit.

Many, other things too numerous to mention.

May our family find comfort in the company of one another this Friday while remembering our Uncle Bruce.

I wish you all comfort as you together shed tears of sorrow,

but laugh at the many fond memories of life.

A comforting passage from the Bible book of John brings me much comfort:

When Lazarus died, Jesus reaction to Lazarus' family and all the people weeping was very intense: "Jesus, therefore, when he saw her (Mary) weeping and the Jews that came with her were weeping, groaned in spirit and became troubled; and he said: 'Where have you laid him?' They said to him: 'Lord, come and see.' Jesus gave way to tears. Therefore the Jews began to say: 'See, what affection he used to have for him!' " -John 11:32-36

By the three expressions: 'groaned', 'Became toubled," and "gave way to tears." we can see the depth of Jesus heartfelt compassion.

Jesus had such deep emotion , that an involuntary 'groan' was wrung from His heart. He was 'troubled' yes, he was affected with great pain or sorrow.' Jesus gave way to tears, weeping silently.

Jesus fully intended to raise Lazarus from the dead, giving him back to his family alive and well. Yet, He was not with out emotion. His restoring humans to life is not a mere procedure for Jesus. He has an intense desire to undo the ravages of death!

May, this insight into Jesus depth of feeling bring you hope and love.