What a week and its not even over yet. On Sunday afternoon, Leoti lost a man and his very young grandson. Needless to say, many Leotians including me have cried and cried and then we cried one more time plus. Before our pain and anguish had the chance to be minimized, we had some more awful news that has left us feeling cut and raw. Mrs. Joyce Lewis has moved to a Heaven quite suddenly. I have a thought to explore with you. Many people are honored with going away parties when they are moving from one town or state to another. Celebrations are held where loved ones have the opportunities to re-live the good times and maybe some bad times that were shared. Friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc have a chance to say goodbye to the one who is moving away and moving on. Great memories are shared by all. Sadly, people headed for Heaven usually arent allowed going away parties. They dont get their chance to hear just how very much their people loved them. They dont get to re-live the old times and enjoy shared laughter and shared tears. Theyre not allowed the opportunity to set up future reunions with the people who are the most important in their lives. Because we normally dont know when the people whom we love are going to embark on their journey to Heaven, it is up to US to tell each other often just how special our circle of people mean to us. Give hugs, a pat on the back, a kiss on the cheek often--not just on the so-called special moments of life. Joyce is and will be remembered as a loving lady who made no secret of how she felt about her people. Her family and friends felt special because of how Joyce touched their lives. People who were hurting received comfort from Joyce. One such example was earlier this week. As soon as news of the tragic deaths on Sunday afternoon reached Joyces ears, she sprung into action to help in any and every way that she could. She purchased groceries, etc to help the Holguin family as they were hurting horribly. Little did she know that she only had 4 days left here to help others. I sure wish that we wouldve had some kind of warning that she was moving on. We couldve reached out and told her how much we cared, how much we loved, how much we are going to miss her and how very much her thoughtfulness, meant to us. Soon after Christmas, I was contacted by people who had no food whatsoever to eat. We put together meat and other groceries to help this family. Soon we heard of another two families who had nothing to eat. I went on FB and asked for additional help. Soon afterwards, our doorbell rang. On the other side of the door was Joyce Lewis. And she wasnt alone. She brought sack after sack of frozen meat, groceries, toilet tissue, paper towels, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. Was I surprised at everything that she brought? No. We were talking about a very special lady who had a very large heart of gold. Before she left our house, she made sure that I understood that if more food, etc was needed, I was to call her right away. Fortunately that was not needed but it was nice to know that if others needed something, Joyce would be there in a heartbeat ready to help in any possible way. Joyce was well known for sending out cards of all kinds to whomever she wanted to send a bit of joy and sunshine. Joyce prepared food and took it to her people when they were ill or injured or experiencing tragic loss in their lives. She was famous for hugging her school children just when they needed it the most. For some of these little people, her hugs were the only ones that they received at school --or at home. She supported her people when their hearts were broken into tiny little pieces as they watched their loved one slipping away. She prayed. She prayed. And then Joyce prayed again and again and ....... to help someone who needed Gods healing touch. Joyce, we love and appreciate you. You were a class act. Now its time for us to take up where you left off in bringing warmth and love to others. Rest in peace. Thank You, God, for blessing Joyces people with Joyce. She will forever be missed.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 01:48:37 +0000
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