when someone touches your life and is taken "before their time", it is hard for our sinful souls to comprehend and embrace.  when you see two thousand people with tear-stained faces...your heart aches.

but when you see the impact that one person had on thousands of people...you stand in awe of a God that is bigger and greater than we will ever know.  you weep because you see just a GLIMPSE of God's love. 

your life is forever changed by someone who lived faithfully, and humbly.  someone who loved people for who they were and not for who he wanted them to be. 

"this is but our temporary home...the things that we do on this earth mean absolutely nothing.  do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where you will one day live the rest of your days.  for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  live your life in a way that is dignified and pure.  live your life in a way that the Heavenly Father will proudly look at you when you stand before him on that beautiful, and glorious day when we are taken up and embraced by Him"

life is too short to be wasted on petty things or frivolous people