These coconut cakes were on display at our locally-owned grocery store. I was there late Friday afternoon. One of the bakery workers was nearby so I asked, "Will you be able to sell that many cakes?" She replied that they had refilled the display twice just that day! That's a lot of sweetness!!!
Even sweeter is what our Lord Jesus did for us in His life, death, and resurrection. His love for us lives on in the lives of His precious servants. Two of these persons were precious to me and I want to tell you about them.
Both were librarians and "bloomed where they were planted". Both left this earth within the last few months. (The bookshelf pictures were not theirs but some I 'pinned' on my Pinterest page.)
Florence was 105 when she died. She moved to our city at age 94 to be close to her family. She worked in our church library until she was 97 when she determined it was time to retire. Until the day she died, she had a teachable spirit regarding her spiritual life - - - always asking how the Lord could use her and what He wanted her to learn. Florence was a precious friend who touched more lives around the world than we have space to print.
Sandy was a recent acquaintance who also served in her church library with a passion. We met when she visited our staff for some suggestions for their ministry. Her church now has a nice library location with many books because of the hours she worked - - - before her cancer came back. The last words she spoke were not to her family - - but to her successor as she was giving the new library director directions on how to process the books.
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| Wooden ladder bookshelf. Wouldn't this be fun for a fireman or construction worker in their workplace or home? |
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
8 comments:
So sorry about the deaths of two of your special friends. But--both of them lived like Jesus would have wanted us all to live. Praise be to God for all that they contributed in this life...
Can't imagine that many coconut cakes in one place. Wow--that is neat. Did you buy one?
Happy Easter... Christ is Risen. Hallelujah.
Hugs,
Betsy
what a wonderful way to remember your sweet friends.
happy easter, lynda.
Their memories are a blessing!So glad you had a blessed Easter. The cakes look so good.
I've been going through photos and have a lot of what I'd like to post all lined up. It's been fun!
These are wonderful tributes to two wonderful people. And it's very appropriate that you've remembered them today since their works and devotion continue to be appreciated.
Hi Lynda, I am really sorry to hear about the deaths of your two good friends. What a lovely tribute. Happy Easter to you.
I'm so sorry about your recent losses.....losing good people in our lives is hard to bare.
I do hope their families feel the warmth of love from those around them.
The cakes make my teeth hurt. :)
Happy belated Easter to you and your family.
XO
Hi Lynda
Thank you for sharing the stories of those special people you knew. I'm sorry they both passed away recently...I know you would miss them for they seemed to enjoy life and kept up with their lives even though older or not well. Special friends...
The pictures you shared are also so interesting...a great way to display books.
Thank you for the nice comments you left for me. Everyone seems to be feeling a lot better thank you.
Judi
Sweet testimonies of two very special friends. Loved what you shared about how they touched your lives and others!
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