Tribute to Alan
A dear friend of ours named Alan took his own life last weekend. This week has been a blur of emotions, ranging from shock to sorrow to hurt to anger. And now, I'm grateful that he is in heaven. Nathan wrote a wonderful tribute to Alan which you can read here: Link.
I first met Alan and his then fiance, Dara, at church about 3 years ago when they first visited. They were friendly and I was anxious to know them better. Dara is a gifted musician and fun-spirited. Alan was creative, kind, compassionate, and loyal.
They joined our Life Group (a small group of us from church who meet in people's homes) and we loved having them there. Alan was very open and honest. He had lived through a lot of trials in his life and became a Christian. He knew what it meant to accept God's love and grace.
I like to remember Alan for how he taught some ballroom dance steps at a church Valentine's Day function; Alan was a talented dancer. He also planned their wedding reception and somehow made our church gym look like a beautiful, magical reception hall. He even made their own wedding cake, including roses of icing. He was also known for bringing 'friendship bread' to many occasions. This is the sweet and creative Alan that I want to remember.
I thank God that he's in heaven now. Alan believed that Jesus Christ died on the cross for his sins and because of that, he is now dancing with Jesus.
Thank you, Alan, for being a friend to Nathan & me. We love and miss you!!
I first met Alan and his then fiance, Dara, at church about 3 years ago when they first visited. They were friendly and I was anxious to know them better. Dara is a gifted musician and fun-spirited. Alan was creative, kind, compassionate, and loyal.They joined our Life Group (a small group of us from church who meet in people's homes) and we loved having them there. Alan was very open and honest. He had lived through a lot of trials in his life and became a Christian. He knew what it meant to accept God's love and grace.
I like to remember Alan for how he taught some ballroom dance steps at a church Valentine's Day function; Alan was a talented dancer. He also planned their wedding reception and somehow made our church gym look like a beautiful, magical reception hall. He even made their own wedding cake, including roses of icing. He was also known for bringing 'friendship bread' to many occasions. This is the sweet and creative Alan that I want to remember.
I thank God that he's in heaven now. Alan believed that Jesus Christ died on the cross for his sins and because of that, he is now dancing with Jesus.
Thank you, Alan, for being a friend to Nathan & me. We love and miss you!!
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