Today, there was a funeral for one of my friends. It is hard to believe that he is gone...that he could actually be gone. Dan Walker was a wonderful guy and lived life to the fullest. His death came as a shock for everyone, except God, of course. And at 22 years, he wasn't supposed to die. His death, however, has brought change in my life. I have started to realize how wonderful heaven is. Dan is with Jesus. He may be dead in our worldly sense, but he has never been more alive than he is right now. It is also hard for me to imagine God's reasoning behind taking Dan. He had so much going on right now, so many plans, but they weren't meant to be. On Wednesday, when I found out he had passed away, I kept asking myself "why? I don't understand". I know I will never fully understand why God decided to take him when he did, but I know that I don't have to either. God is awesome, and he is looking out for us. There was a reason why Dan died that night, just like there is a reason why I am in Argentina right now. However, shock still resides within me. I can't believe that he is gone, but I know he is.
It will be a very hard couple of years for everyone who was close to Dan. I wish that today I could have shared in the celebration of his life and said goodbye. In times like these, community is needed and appreciated. It saddens me that I wasn't able to attend the funeral, and share the pain of losing Dan with all the other people that loved and cared for him. I wish I could have gone.
With that said, however, I do have to say that everything here in Argentina is good. The people here are wonderful and they have listened openly and shared my pain. One girl, Maely, told me that even though I could not be home with my family, I was with my family here at the seminary. That was very comforting.
I really have nothing more to say at the moment. It is late and I need to sleep. I have to leave the rest for another day and another time. I just want to leave with this: Goodbye, Dan. I hope you are having a great time in the streets of gold. You are definitely missed.
4 comments:
I am glad that you have some friends that you can talk too. You do have a new community of people to help you.
Love you and miss you. Mom
Well said, Katie. It was an amazing week-end full of sadness and joy. Ryan and Emily's sending service was even more special because so much family got to be there. God does have an amazing way of orchestrating things. Then Luke spoke tonight - icing on the cake.
Love you girl! I'm so proud of you! Of how you're growing into this incredible woman of God! Wisdom beyond your years. So proud...
Katy,
I am very, very sorry to hear of your loss! Death is a horrible thing. I will be praying for you.
Love
Ben
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