Friends forever

In the memory of Jerry...
(August 17 2019)

On the way to attend a friend's funeral, I got lost and that's when I burst into tears, Jerry welcomed me to car pooling with him and Emily. And I bet at that moment he was looking down from heaven laughing at me and prayed for me. He was like a big brother to me.

He was such a caring person for his family and friends. Two months ago, he texted me for needing some lemons from our backyard because his son had a sore throat and I learned just today that at that time he already knew he only has three months left to live. He was always joyful, never showed a sad face to others. 
Screenshot Jun 14 2019


And he came to my son's baptism years ago that really meant a whole lot  to my family.

Jerry, Sara and I, 3 of of us used to walk together once a week at the park or whatever place that Jerry wanted to take a walk. Though we rest and talked more than walking. I really enjoyed and appreciate this fellowship time with them. 
For a short period of time after Sara's serious car accident, we changed our meeting location to Sara's house and we worship, fellowship and pray together. 
In this three of us fellowship group seemed like I was the no trouble one, but actually during those periods of time I was suffering from serious depression issue myself on the contrary, you two were the ones who accompanied me to get pass the tough times I then shared with them a while later. Without their companion I don't know how will I ever be able to cope with it alone.
Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

There was one time right after the walk we rest on the beach an old lady came up to us and asking if we could buy her last 3 packs of sweet potato leaves that she grew, without any thinking Jerry bought them all and gave all to me and Sara to take to enjoy it. He didn't have any for himself. He is always generous to others. I cooked the sweet potato leaves and kept the stems and regrew them in my backyard, occasionally I shared some with friends.
But since I changed my job more than a year ago, and we had to change our group of walking schedule we finally stop shortly after. I regretted not to contact with him as much.

We used to serve the nursing home ministry together for a couple of years, he was my role model on how to share messages to seniors. He always prepared some jokes or fun facts prior the message sharing to get seniors' attention.

Realizing that I've been busy with complaining about my life and such forgot to pay attention to the people around.

I didn't tell my son that whose funeral that I went to and he kept me company before I went and came home after the funeral, he made me delicious breakfast and bought me lunch.

Jerry I missed your laughter, a generosity, thankful big brother.

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith.