This picture came up on my memories today...
It may be difficult to read, but it is a copy of Todd's testimony of faith in Jesus alone for salvation, written in his own words.
Tonight was communion at our church, and I kept thinking how Todd was "with the Son of God...with the Prince of Peace." (from Piano Guys, The Sweetest Gift)
After reading this again, I realized that God Himself promised Todd is in the presence of Jesus, his Savior! And God also promised that one day I will be too! Imagine that: in the presence of our Savior, the Creator of the universe, the King of Kings! How awesome!
This is what brings the peace and comfort on the eve of the anniversary of Todd's death. It's difficult for me to believe I have lived on this earth for 19 years without Todd. This, in itself, is a testimony to God's grace in my life, because honestly, I wondered how I would be able to make even the next minute without him. At the time, our youngest was just 18 months old! She is now finishing her third year of college.
Our fourth child just graduated with her PhD this week! She told me, "I was thinking what Dad would have thought about my life choices. Would he be proud of me or just thinking that I wasted 6 years of my life when I could have been doing something else." Was she serious??? I KNOW he would have been proud, crying, and so very happy with her accomplishment! He often told the children to get a good education and go as far as you can, because no one could ever take knowledge away from them. I pictured him sitting there listening to her defense with tears rolling down his cheeks, and I could almost feel his arm around me tightening and rubbing my shoulder as he listened to her defending her dissertation! And I told her that!
I wonder if he was watching from heaven. It was a big day for us, and we all missed Todd/Dad very much. But he is with the Son of God! And that brings us comfort and a peace that passes all understanding.
Congratulations again, Tiffany! I mean Dr. Tiffany! And please know your Daddy is very, very proud of you!
