Today we had the "reunion" of family and friends of Sharon, our very dear friend who went home to be with the Lord this past Monday. The homegoing celebration of her life and legacy offered a glimpse into the life of a true servant, friend, and worshipper of Christ. While all the trappings and preparations would have been overkill for Sharon, it was the best way we could all get together around the legacy she left, through her children, grandchildren and too many others to name that recalled the touch of Sharon in their lives individually. A sweet spirit of God's love and presence permeated the air, the flowers, video memories and definitely every song. It was a Sharon kind of gathering. While the celebration was great, and moving, the fellowship was the icing ....... she would have approved of that at least.
Her physical body was laid to rest in Pataskala, and befitting to a Sharon ceremony, was the unplanned entrance of a large deer, running into and out of the cemetery. We were also offered the "fly over" of a gaggle of geese (in formation of course), but not to be outdone, a very beautiful butterfly made an entrance to the canpoy where the family was gathered to say their last farewell to Sharon.
We joy in the knowledge of Sharon's presence in heaven and our longing to go where she is! O hasten the day of our reunion in heaven, with Christ our Saviour, and the host of saints gone on before. Are you ready?
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Thank you so much for all your prayers and support. Your love and friendship means so much to our family. Thank you!
Love, Sharon's Family
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