Saturday, October 4, 2014
I am SO sorry that I am not able to attend the funeral. Perhaps Leslie will forgive me. I met Leslie in 2009 when I stayed in her apartment during the 100 year anniversary celebration of the Faith Homes. I began to realize that though I had been a Christian longer than she, that she was more spiritually mature than I, and that I could learn from her. Over the succeeding years we corresponded regularly as well as visited in person, and I received much help from her. I thought of her almost as a mother, even though she was only a few years older than I. I am astonished that during Leslie's battle with ALs, that I never heard her complain. She was like a saint. That only comes from the Lord --supernaturally, through the power of Jesus. What an example! The Lord chose to take her at a not-so-old age and we don't know why, but we accept His judgments. "All things work together for good to those who love God" Romans 8:28. "You will guide me with your counsel and afterward receive me to Glory." Psalm 73:24 I love you, dear Leslie!
