News from the islands

On Saturday I received the call that our dear friend, Marjorie Dean had died on Thursday. This was very hard to hear. She meant alot to us. We first met Marjorie in September 2006 when Tim and I first flew to the islands. Once we moved there to do mission work she became a part of our daily lives. She owned a little shop across the street from the mission house. She became a mother to Tim and I and a grandmother to our children. She showed me love and always had her heart, arms and home open to me and my family. I enjoyed talking to her and hearing how God had helped her during her life. She was a very interesting person. God allowed us to know this very special lady. She helped and blessed me in many ways. We became a part of her family and her whole family(there are many members) became a part of ours. We were included in many family get togethers. I especially remember a Memorial Day. Our van was broke down at the time and so she had all of us loaded up in different vehicles of her family and hauled us along with everyone to the other side of the island. We had loads of fun that today, talking, eating and enjoying time with friends.

I have many other memories of Marjorie, but they are to numerous to list. She did not want us to leave the islands, but because of work permit issues we had to leave. It was very hard to say goodbye to our wonderful friends, especially James and Marjorie since they were the oldest members and not knowing if we would see them again on earth.

I was able to talk to Marjorie in the 11th of May. She always sounded excited to hear my voice. She loved to laugh and I could always come away feeling lifted up after being around her. That day I asked her how she was doing, because recently she had some issues with her heart. She said she was feeling good. She was wanting to come up and see us sometime. Now I will not be able to see her here on earth again, but look forward to seeing her in Heaven some day.

Please pray for her husband, James and all of the family as they deal wtih the loss of this wonderful lady.

(I forgot my computer at home so I am unable to put a picture of her on here)