Some through the waters, some through the flood...

My wonderful father-in-law, Gene Rorvig, passed away yesterday; just about a month after my brother Ray's passing. Once again, I need to take some time to process this loss before I can adequately express what Gene meant to me and others. He was such an example of everything that a man should aspire to be. Our family is understandably broken-hearted; but we know that God is most near those who are broken-hearted, and has promised to bind up our broken-ness.

Our friends have been so very kind to us, and so sympathetic. They ask how we can handle losing two important people in one month's time. The truth is, without our faith in God and the reality of heaven; we would be crushed. But we know this is a temporary parting; and one day we will have all of eternity to enjoy with our family.

There is an old hymn we used to sing that has become so real to me these past few weeks. It goes something like this:

In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet,God leads His dear children along;Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary one's feet,God leads His dear children along.

Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.

Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,God leads His dear children along;Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,God leads His dear children along.

Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.

Though sorrows befall us and evils oppose,God leads His dear children along;Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,God leads His dear children along.

Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.

Away from the mire, and away from the clay,God leads His dear children along; Away up in glory, eternity's day,God leads His dear children along.

Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.

Jesus, you are a faithful friend, and I can hear your song, even in this night season.

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