Sheri, My Story

 July 2014 was the last time I worked. Due to a progressive disability I could no longer function in a work capacity. In December of that year Sheri contacted my wife, to see if it was okay if she brought her fifth-grade Sunday school class to sing me Christmas carols. It was supposed to be a surprise but Janette knows how growly I can be so that morning she told me what to expect. I looked forward to the visit and was not growly about it at all. Of course she never knows so I’m glad she told me.

They showed up a little after lunch. Sheri and a friend of hers brought four little singers with her. I was greatly touched by their concern for me and their thoughtfulness. Their singing was very uplifting. Afterwards I had the joy of discussing with Sheri her faith and trust in the Lord Jesus. We specifically discussed how wonderful it is to know how things will be in the future no matter what they are currently.

While Sheri was my coworker for quite a number of years our paths rarely crossed. When they did our discussions were always about her husband, her stepson Ben and her two dogs. Her love for them was very clear. Now Sheri lies in a hospital room, fighting to continue as a wife, stepmother and a very happy dog owner. We pray for her healing and restoration. While we pray for this we know deep in our hearts, Sheri’s eternal future is set. It is good to know her final place will be with Jesus.