Serving Jesus is such a privilege. We thank Him for entrusting us with so much. At times you wonder what He is thinking, but apparently in His patience and kindness, He believes we are capable of what sometimes feels more than we'd wish to carry. This afternoon we got the call from my Daddy that his mother, Moms Coppedge(my grandmother) went to be with Jesus. She passed away 5:15 on the 19th. The incredible blessing was all the family got to be with her when Jesus came including my oldest sister Katy Beth (who just flew in from Hungary). While such moments are ever so painful, we thank Jesus she loved and served Him for 92 years. This week we praise God for godly grandparents and parents. There is a sense of responsibility and calling... in some way we carry her witness for Jesus to men and women in Uganda. What a privilge. To be honest, the week has been hard. We knew she was close to going and that makes everything a little cloudy. We'd covet your prayers for my family as they celebrate her life and spend these days thanking Jesus for all the ways she pointed us as a family to Him. Jesus has been very real and while you may laugh, the puppy we got at the beginning of the week has been a wonderful distraction/blessing. Thank you for your prayers and love.
For Love of Jesus
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. We know Jesus is near and we pray His hands are upon you especially in these days.
Coppedges, the Daigre's will be in prayer for you and your family during the passing into of your grandmother. Jessica and I know of the joy of having a pet. We got a cat (as you know) about six months ago and he has been the joy of our lives (really), it is amazing how much they can add. His name is Ambrose. Check out my blog for some pictures of the baby room. Won't be long now!
I just wanted to let you all know you were prayed for today.
hey guys-the prayers are always on their way :) congrats on the new addition.
by the way, i saw a woman from Arua on Oprah today. Lisa Ling interviewed her because she has adopted like 40 kids whose parents died from HIV/AIDS. Just wondered if you have heard of/met her?
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