A Very Good Morning to You!
She could be characterized by one word, rejoice. And in the brief time you spent with her you forgot that poison was running through her veins and she was running against time and the cancer was destroying her fragile body.
Because all she could talk about were the blessings! Her red-sequined hat may have disguised hair loss but she couldn't veil the "halo of heavenly-mindedness sparkling around her."
She made you want to linger. "Loiterers were quickened to greater diligence by her example." The impact she had on our community will certainly come untucked at her memorial as each one delivers their account of the one it was easy to lose time with.
Her "words and works allured others to the highest walks of faith and love." Who could grumble in her presence or rave of simple discomforts? The strength that emerged from that old car on Sundays emitted into the building.
Such a stark contrast to a wretch stuck in the mire!
"But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restored and sorrows end."
-William Shakespeare
May the treasure of Maria stay buried deep in our hearts!
Her faith has become sight!
Warmly,
Alis
All quotes except Shakespeare are from Valley of Vision. Forgive my oversight in expressing that.
ReplyDeleteAn appropriate tribute to this woman who was with us for but a short season, but whose testimony to God's faithfulness in time of trouble will be remembered by all of us.
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