So it is with people. Some leave small impressions while others large.
who never knew a stranger. Everyone was his friend.
He was a disabled Vietnam veteran who loved God, family and his country. Physically Martin struggled with a bad heart and other serious health issues. Spiritually he was strong in his faith and values.
As an usher at our church Martin greeted everyone with a big smile, a twinkle in his blue eyes and for some of us... a hug!
In the brief years we knew him Martin battled death many times. He never dwelled on his infirmities...he lived each day in a state of gratitude. The smallest things became wonderful when he spoke of them. He truly had learned how to be content in whatever circumstance came his way.
Condolences Debbie on the loss of your special friend
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss, Debbie. Martin sounds like he was an inspiration to many!
ReplyDeleteYour words gave me goosebumps, Debbie. I too am sorry for the loss of your friend. He sounds a wonderful man.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies and prayers for Martin, and his love ones
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. This was a thought provoking post-so odd too, since I have been thinking of this very thing...
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful words Debbie. I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful tribute to your friend Martin. Beautifully expressed. I hope your day is as special as you are. :)
ReplyDeleteYour words are really so touching. Martin sounds like he was a wonderful man and his life touched others in a special way. I am sorry about your loss of a special friend.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and sensitive tribute to this special person , sounds like he had found the key on how to live happily...being content with the small things, with what he had...knowing that there is an end to it.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss...Martin will still be making a mark in the hearts of those who loved him for years to come.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post remembering a friend. It sounds as if he was and inspiration to all who knew him. Hugs, Bonnie
ReplyDeleteMy condolences Debbie and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the loss of your dear friend, it sounds like he was an uplifting person to know and we can all use more people like that in our lives.
ReplyDeleteSending my sympathies to you and your husband. It's always painful to say goodbye, but what a blessing to have had such a wonderful friend.
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie I can hear how much you cared and miss him. These difficult times perhaps make us think of all people we have lost but maybe they also help us keep all these loved ones alive in our hearts and minds. In so doing we honour them just by the act of remembering. xx
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear of Martin’s death, although I never knew him. It seems like those who have a gift to always be surrounded by friends, because of their tremendous spirit, leave us too soon. That is a powerful analogy, we will all make our own unique mark. God bless you as well.
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