Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Having Ellen in our lives was a blessing that will continue to ripple throughout our family for generations. One could not be in her company without sensing she was a special person of notable character.
Rubbing elbows with Ellen was like, as a child, opening a box of Cracker Jacks -- while eating your way to the surprise packed inside, usually near the bottom, you not only enjoyed the tasty treats, but the entire experience.
We are richer than most as she leaves us all with a part of HER: her gentleness, her beautiful spirit, her keen dry sense of humor, her truly giving nature, her talent in the culinary arts, her gift of sewing and quilt making, her kindheartedness for the elderly, her loving care for all, and so much more...
In a interview by Paul Bradshaw with Rick Warren, author of "A Purpose Driven Life", Rick said: "People ask me "What is the purpose of life?" And I respond: "In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity. We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven. One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body -- but not the end of me. I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act -- the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity. We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn't going to make sense."
Ellen's influential act of life on this earth was cut short according to our time line, and we all grieve her absence deeply. But our angel is now home with her Creator, and for that we can rejoice - for it gives us a 'peace that passes all understanding' and a hope that someday we'll all be together again in Heaven. Now, we stand with our hands held high in reverent ovation, reaching up to Father God with thanks and praise for having her in our lives fifty-one grateful years..
I'll forever miss everything about you, especially your great smile, your soft voice, and that quirky, wonderful laugh, my dear cousin Ellen.
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