Sunday, May 16, 2010
Back “in those days,” Bob and Ron were close friends. We often got together after school and on weekends. We “made music” together. Bob often worked for and with his dad, during those high school years. I, too, worked for his dad, occasionally. On one such occasion, Bob and I grabbed Lenny and stapled him to the wall of a house that we were helping his dad (their dad) to build: all staples were through his clothing; none touching the skin! Lenny, younger than us, “suffered” at our hands! Double-dating was common, “in those [ancient] days.” I cannot be absolutely certain of this; but I am almost willing to wager that Bob’s first evening date with the gorgeous, young Janet was a “double-date” with me and Joan. I married Joan, some years later. Bob married Janet, some years later. Needless to say, not all of our dates were “double.” After high school, Bob and I attended college together, for one year. Then Bob entered the army. I, the navy. And after that we generally lived far apart and saw each other infrequently. But only a few years ago, almost “by chance,” (and divinely arranged, I think), we “hooked up” via the internet and enjoyed email contact. After Bob went off to live with Jesus, Janet and I made “e-contact” now and then. My Joan went to live with Jesus in June of 1999. I am “ready to go” — when Jesus calls. I know that Joan was ready. I know that Bob was ready. I know that Janet was ready. Now I say to all who read my words: Get ready! This life, in these mortal bodies, is not (as some teach and try to believe) The End. No, this life is only to give us the “option” of eternity with our Creator — or eternity without Him. He honors our choice! Nothing in the Holy Bible is plainer than that: Heaven; or Hell; our choice. But only through Jesus. Joan and Bob are with Him. And now Janet is with Him; and with them. I’m waiting to go. And I pray and I will hope to “see you” there! Ron Yarnall Clearwater, Florida
