I planned to post this a few weeks ago.. but I wanted to get it just right..not to mention that everytime I sat down to write I'd tear up and cry!
Have you ever had one of those days when life seemed to just stand still. One that makes you think about life and why God has you here for this time?
On June 30, 2007 my boss, Jim Ward, who i worked with for seven years went to heaven! He was like a father away from my father. He was an incredible boss and a true gentleman. He was a great example to me, a man of integrity and godly character. He displayed great wisdom and faithfulness. [he stayed the coarse to finish out our beautiful Criswell Center, which when you walk through the halls you see his touch all over] He was a good listener {he would listen to all my crazy mommy stories about the girls}. He was a man of much grace and patience {he had to deal with 4 pregnancies and a "royal wedding"(it was beautiful) in our office}. He had a great sense of humor {we were always laughing about something}. It was a true joy serving him!
Jim was a very generous and giving man. He was always helping some one in need. He even orchestrated the opportunity for my husband and I to go on a mission trip to Ukraine.. that has forever impacted my life! He loved missions! His own daughter is on the mission field now.
He loved the staff...he had an open door policy..many times when there was a decision (big or small) to be made he would be in his office with his door slightly ajar (that was to let me know if someone needed him he was available) he had his Bible open, praying the Lord's will be done.
He loved his family greatly. He cherished his wife far above rubies. He was so proud of his son & daughter (they are incredible, serving the Lord). Yet, he & his wife still had room for others to be part of their family.
I know as soon as he hit heavens gates...Jesus took his hand and the Father said "well done thy good and faithful servant". As one friend said..he's in heaven managing some other mansion under construction now! Though I will miss him.. I know he is in heaven and will see him again! (how about you?)
As this chapter in my life closes, I will forever be grateful to the Lord for allowing our paths to cross and to share a wonderful ministry at First Baptist Dallas.
Jim, you and your family will always have a very special place in my heart!
Da-svee-da-nay (until we see you again)!
Have you ever had one of those days when life seemed to just stand still. One that makes you think about life and why God has you here for this time?
On June 30, 2007 my boss, Jim Ward, who i worked with for seven years went to heaven! He was like a father away from my father. He was an incredible boss and a true gentleman. He was a great example to me, a man of integrity and godly character. He displayed great wisdom and faithfulness. [he stayed the coarse to finish out our beautiful Criswell Center, which when you walk through the halls you see his touch all over] He was a good listener {he would listen to all my crazy mommy stories about the girls}. He was a man of much grace and patience {he had to deal with 4 pregnancies and a "royal wedding"(it was beautiful) in our office}. He had a great sense of humor {we were always laughing about something}. It was a true joy serving him!
Jim was a very generous and giving man. He was always helping some one in need. He even orchestrated the opportunity for my husband and I to go on a mission trip to Ukraine.. that has forever impacted my life! He loved missions! His own daughter is on the mission field now.
He loved the staff...he had an open door policy..many times when there was a decision (big or small) to be made he would be in his office with his door slightly ajar (that was to let me know if someone needed him he was available) he had his Bible open, praying the Lord's will be done.
He loved his family greatly. He cherished his wife far above rubies. He was so proud of his son & daughter (they are incredible, serving the Lord). Yet, he & his wife still had room for others to be part of their family.
I know as soon as he hit heavens gates...Jesus took his hand and the Father said "well done thy good and faithful servant". As one friend said..he's in heaven managing some other mansion under construction now! Though I will miss him.. I know he is in heaven and will see him again! (how about you?)
As this chapter in my life closes, I will forever be grateful to the Lord for allowing our paths to cross and to share a wonderful ministry at First Baptist Dallas.
Jim, you and your family will always have a very special place in my heart!
Da-svee-da-nay (until we see you again)!
