At 2:45 am this morning, Kevin's Uncle Buck went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kevin's mom called us at 2:55 this morning to tell us he had passed. Uncle Buck went into the hospital at Thanksgiving and found out he had cancer from his lungs down. He thought he was just there because he had pneumonia. He came home with hospice care. It has been a roller coaster ride for Uncle Buck and his wife Arie. Not to mention the family who has been caring for them. Kevin's mom, Mrs. Katie has been one of the main care givers during this time. She and Kevin's dad has spent many nights and days at their house. Uncle Buck was in such suffering and pain. This past week it had really increased. And unfortunately his death was very painful. But what joy we have in knowing that he is with God in heaven. The last words that Uncle Buck spoke was "Oh Lord." We know he was in pain, but what a testimony too, for his last words to be calling the name of the one who is the ultimate Healer and is the ultimate Peace-Giver. And now we rejoice with Uncle Buck in that he is out of pain and suffering and is at peace with his Lord. However, he will be missed here on Earth by his family and friends.
This is a picture of Uncle Buck during the blessing at Grandma Thelma's birthday party a year ago. I just thought it was a fitting picture of how he lived his life. He lived is life to give all the glory to God. And now he is receiving the prize for running the race of faith, eternity with God in heaven.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day." 2 Timothy 4:7-8
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