The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Chronicles 7:6-7, “And the priests stood at their posts and the Levites, with the instruments of music to the LORD, which King David had made for giving praise to the LORD– “for His lovingkindness is everlasting “– whenever he gave praise by their means, while the priests on the other side blew trumpets; and all Israel was standing.”

Someone once wrote:

Music resonates within the human spirit. At the heart of humanity is a song of the soul.

The spiritual significance of music can transcend communities, cultures, and creeds.

Music continues to inspire spiritual expression as sound reflects and affects faith and values. Beliefs and perceptions will transcend the very nature of music and lyrics.

As modern and up-to-date as this quotation sounds, many years previous were the words of our Scripture above. Solomon was dedicating the Temple, and the priests and Levites stood in place with instruments of music which were dedicated to the LORD for His everlasting lovingkindness.

Such was experienced again today, when relatives and loved ones gathered around the

bedside of Rose Marie and sang praises to the LORD for His love and care for His faithful

servant. How long she will be with us, it is impossible to know. Occasionally, she opened her eyes and gave clear indication that she had heard and enjoyed the music. Indeed it

resonated within her human spirit. She was not blessed with great musical ability, but she

loves what emanates from those who are.

Moreover, she loves the LORD and immerses herself daily in serious prayer and Bible study. Having come to the LORD at age 16, she has walked with Him and spoken to others about Him for 70 years. Now, she comforts herself in the fact that she is soon to meet Him.

Face to face with Christ, my Savior,
Face to face—what will it be,
When with rapture I behold Him,
Jesus Christ who died for me?

Face to face I shall behold Him,
Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory,
I shall see Him by and by!

Our entire family dearly loves you. We have been blindsided by what has been thrust upon us! Yet, it is a situation of fact that comes ultimately to everyone. While we grieve, we do not see ourselves as any less deserving than many families. We simply solicit your earnest prayers for the comfort of our Heavenly Father. And may God bless you abundantly!

Heartily in Christ,

Nana & Dado III

(Rose Marie & Gene)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”