Blessing

Tonight was such a huge blessing that I was able to go to Keith Wander's memorial. I will forever miss him but know that everyday that goes by I am one day closer to seeing him again. He will be forever missed for sure. I was even able to meet his mom Jan and his brother Greg. Both were such a great bunch of people to meet and I certainly know how precious Keith was in their lives as well as the lives of everyone around him. His humor, laughter and so many things about him I will miss. I even discovered that we had a love for the same pie. Ollieberry pie from Gizdich. I am so saddened that it was shortly after their visit to Gizdich on that Saturday that he passed away. I often wonder what would have happened if I had called him on Friday and was able to talk to him and didn't go camping. There are so many what if's and no matter what I say it will not bring him back. My son did become a Christian on the evening of September 6, 2008 from Keith's passing. Austin-Ryan wanted to be with Keith up in Heaven someday. I will forever remember this date as my son realized that Jesus can be his best friend and we will get to see Keith again in Heaven. I long to hear Keith's voice and share with him all the happy times I have had going on as well as the struggles. I certainly miss having the chance to get together with him. He was filled with compassion, was a TRUE gentleman, humble, kind, loving, honest, caring and so much more. He was such a man of integrity and honor and it is with great saddness and grief that I have lost such a close and dear friend of mine. Someday I look forward to seeing him again. As I learned at his memorial, you are one day closer to seeing a lost loved one with each day that passes by. Don't think about how many days it has been since you last saw that person. Think about each day that passes by is one day closer to seeing your loved ones again. Such an amazing bit of truth! Well, I am getting fuzzy brained and so exhaused it's not even funny! Hopefully tomorrow I can write more. I am so glad I went to his memorial and will forever have his life engraved on my heart. May you rest in peace Keith! I must admit....I was beginning to fall in love with you! I look forward to the day we get to meet again...God Bless You Keith Roger Wander!