August 11, 1985 was a long time ago….I realize that…..in fact, a few friends have reminded me of that fact.
But the lives of our entire family changed that day….and forever.
Our handsome, wonderful, Christian son, Kevan, went home to the Lord in heaven on that day.
David and I want to recognize such a day with this tribute to Kevan.
“There’s a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.”
(Written by Sanford F. Bennett)
‘Til He Shouts!
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Letters From Adele 
A beautiful and touching remembrance of an irreplaceable young man..Oh, what a day it’ll be when we all step onto that golden shore, to see our loved ones again, whole and perfect! Thank you for being an inspiration to us and for sharing. God bless you and David. 🙂
Thank you, Becky.
What a grand looking young man! Sending my love to & prayers for both you and David on this anniversary. “We shall meet on that beautiful shore” for sure!!
Yes, Melanie, we shall all meet on that beautiful shore. Thank you for the kind words.
What a beautiful tribute. I definitely understand ‘guarding your thoughts’. I understand losing a husband after 60 years, but cannot fathom what it would be like to lose one of my children. Thoughts and prayers with you as you remember and celebrate his life. Thank you for sharing, dear friends.
Barbara, We think of you and your precious husband often and hope you are doing well.
Sending love to you and David, Adele…
GW
Thank you, Gloria.
My heart hurts for both of you and Kevan’s siblings. I can’t believe it has been thirty years. I’m sure that in ways it must seem like yesterday. For those left behind, days must crawl at times. We have wonderful comfort knowing that we will meet again. My mother kept my father alive for me with stories about him. (He was killed in an Air Force plane crash when I was 10 months old.) I would love to read more stories about Kevan. Memories are sweet. Praise God for His mercy.
Thank you, Donna.
Tell me again how he died. Praying for your family today….❤️🙏🏻
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Praise God for his faithfulness, goodness, mercy and love that he lavishes on his children. I am grateful.
Yes, Karen, we are grateful for His grace and mercy.
I cannot imagine how that day changed all of you. As David said, dwelling is not good but I believe remembering and celebrating is a very good thing. I am happy to read about Kevan each year on this date and any other day you need to do that.
It is very kind of you, Kathy to understand how we feel. But that tells everyone who you are and where your heart is.
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The loss of a beloved family member changes one forever.
Even though I know I shall see Kevan again in heaven I must guard my thoughts; it is too easy to dwell too long on how much I miss him and let my emotions take hold.