Lessons from Uncle Jerry

I love my Uncle Jerry so much – and miss him every day. Through the power of example he taught me so many things and I try each day to be just a little bit like him! I feel his presence still as he sends his love and support from heaven – ever working in behalf of others.

·         Jerry had a child-like love for the Lord and for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He trusted and believed in all that we are taught about a loving and compassionate Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ.

·         Jerry loved me and my little family with his whole heart – unconditionally. No matter what drama or dysfunctional chaos came with me – when I showed up at his door I was always welcome, always loved.

·         Jerry handled life with a sense of humor beyond compare. I could always count on him to lift my spirits and make me laugh. Jerry was fun to be around!

·         Jerry didn’t judge – he just didn’t do it. His compassion and kindness towards others was endless.

·         Jerry was one of the hardest working people I know. He could work circles around everyone. He never stopped – even if he didn’t feel like it he would do it.

·         Jerry did the hard stuff! He did things that were difficult for him and he wasn’t too crazy about; but he did them anyway no matter how difficult it was. He was not a quitter – he was a doer! If we could all live our life just a little bit like Jerry, be more loving like Jerry, more obedient like Jerry… the world would be a much better place!

      1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.