This is strictly my opinion, but one that has been in my thoughts for at least 10 years.
What is a memorial? I Googled that question and received this response: "Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event."
We can drive to Washington D.C. and find the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the National WWII Memorial and the list goes on. All these memorials remind us of people or events that have been important to our American history.
When I met my husband, Chip, he took me up to Trail's End Ranch near Ekalaka, MT and showed me his dad's memorial---the horse barn. With the showing came many memories of how Bob Anderson from Trail's End Ranch had led so many of his family members to Christ--Bobby Dye being one of them. It was only befitting for the Dye memorials to go to Trail's End Ranch.
When my dad passed away, we were excited when we reached a $1000 + in memorials. Somehow, that showed to me that my dad was loved and that people loved us. Dad's memorial went to Rainbow Bible Ranch for a new speaker system. Even though I have not seen the speaker system, I know that my dad is remembered especially during camping season.
I could go on with Mom's memorial, Chip's mom's memorial and his brother David's memorial. These are all special to us and each dollar that came in showed us how much people cared.
This past year one of my favorite pastors passed away. I sent a memorial in his honor as I wanted his family to know how much I appreciated him.
This past week a very dear friend and a WWII vet passed away. His memorial will be in Tennessee and even though I will probably never see it, it is important to his family and to his friends. The play ground set will give ample opportunity to reflect on this Godly man and for future generations to be ministered to.
I have been told that life is for the living, not for the dead. That is true and memorials are given in honor of those who have passed on so that we the living can help others.
What is a memorial gift? It is a sign of love, respect and honor for the individual who has passed and to the family members who are grieving.
What is a memorial? "Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event."
Every penny counts when we are building a memorial for our loved ones.
What is a memorial? I Googled that question and received this response: "Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event."
We can drive to Washington D.C. and find the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the National WWII Memorial and the list goes on. All these memorials remind us of people or events that have been important to our American history.
When I met my husband, Chip, he took me up to Trail's End Ranch near Ekalaka, MT and showed me his dad's memorial---the horse barn. With the showing came many memories of how Bob Anderson from Trail's End Ranch had led so many of his family members to Christ--Bobby Dye being one of them. It was only befitting for the Dye memorials to go to Trail's End Ranch.
When my dad passed away, we were excited when we reached a $1000 + in memorials. Somehow, that showed to me that my dad was loved and that people loved us. Dad's memorial went to Rainbow Bible Ranch for a new speaker system. Even though I have not seen the speaker system, I know that my dad is remembered especially during camping season.
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| Leonard Dye's Memorial The church he helped to build. |
This past year one of my favorite pastors passed away. I sent a memorial in his honor as I wanted his family to know how much I appreciated him.
This past week a very dear friend and a WWII vet passed away. His memorial will be in Tennessee and even though I will probably never see it, it is important to his family and to his friends. The play ground set will give ample opportunity to reflect on this Godly man and for future generations to be ministered to.
I have been told that life is for the living, not for the dead. That is true and memorials are given in honor of those who have passed on so that we the living can help others.
What is a memorial gift? It is a sign of love, respect and honor for the individual who has passed and to the family members who are grieving.
What is a memorial? "Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event."
Every penny counts when we are building a memorial for our loved ones.
