Written by Mil in 2013. It was read at his memorial service and printed on his memorial folder.
MY HOPE
That when he
Came into this world---
He might be a blessing
With his life, to others.....
He would be a credit to his parents...
He would be well---remembered
In his home town.
His name would appear
with honor---in the halls
of his alma mater.
His memory would be ever lovingly
engraved on the hearts
Of his family, loved ones, and friends.
Above all, his children, and all children
He ever met, taught,
threw a ball with---
Would talk about him, when
They were old, as ONE
who helped them on their way,
and caused them to want to
lead godly lives.
That every note he ever sang, every
one---in praise of Jesus and
His matchless sacrifice, is still
echoing as sounds do---
Somewhere deep in the universe.
That the earth would have been
the poorer, had he never been born.
That his name was inscribed
in The Book of God’s Kingdom,
“On the page white and fair...”
That April day in 1947, when he said
“I believe,” and opted for Jesus.
Maybe one day, the Creator will say:
“Well done, thou good and
faithful servant.”
So may it be recorded for Eternity.
Amen
MY HOPE
BY MIL
12/10/13
