Farewell to a Friend

On Thursday a dear friend and brother, Dennis Melton, finished his earthly race. He and his wife Sue have been gifts of grace in our lives for about fifteen years. Around thirty years ago Dennis lost the use of his arms as the result of an industrial accident. Shortly after I met him he fell and injured his hip resulting in an inability to walk.

We had his funeral this afternoon. Cheryl did a beautiful, comforting eulogy. I brought the sermon. Dennis taught us much about living as a Christian. He had a gift for meeting new people and making them comfortable. He was a true friend. He never became bitter about his condition. Instead, he spent his time thinking about problem solving, the promises of God, and things that needed to be done for the church.

Pray for Sue, their children and grandchildren.