Ash 13...a tribute...

Ok well this day was seriously one of the best days of my life. For so many reasons. Well actually it comes down to one reason--Jesus. This day was as wonderful as it was because of Him. I could get into all the reasons but I don't want to. I just want this day to exist as it has. But I would like to make out a tribute to Pastor Mike Young. This man was an assistant pastor at my church for the past year and a half. About 8 months ago we became diagnosed with cancer in his spine. They did a bunch of blood things and tons of treatments and he actually went into remission. My church prayed for Pastor Mike like crazy and we believed with all out hearts that he would be healed. Shortly after he went into remission the cancer came back in a vengence. Yesterday morning Pastor Mike passed away. When I heard about it this morning my heart just felt shock and dissapointment. I don't understand at all why he died after so much praying and praising. But I know that He is in the best place ever right now. So I tribute him today. This man was the most exuberant and joyful person I've ever met. He was crazily passionate and joyful when it came to Jesus. He was as optimist and Jesus-lover to the core, and one could not talk with him without feeling encouraged and blessed. He spoke so much life into my life, and his Joy for Jesus taught me and infected my life abundantly. Thank you Jesus for letting this man come to my church and teach us all a little bit more about your love and joy for us. See you on the other side Pastor Mike.