There’s so much to tell about the last year one post won’t do. So, before I say anything else I think it’s right to begin by thanking those who made the last year of my life possible. I’m talking about some friends who made financial sacrifices so they could support Amy and I for twelve months. I don’t even know all their names. Though I hope to.
Meanwhile, thank you.
When Mark McCoy began to help me raise support (he did all the work) Wall Street was teetering and banks were tottering. Millions and billions of dollars were lost in an instant. Remember how bleak the news was? It was so bad they even had me on the Larry King Show to discuss the economy.
We were led to believe (and it was easy to believe) the economy was on the narrow edge of collapse. As a result people with money quit spending and investors quit investing. My timing couldn’t have been worse. Unless you’re dealing with investors who have invested their most precious treasures in the one place that is immune to teetering and tottering. And I was.
I’m indebted to investors whose faith in Christ empowered them to burden themselves financially for my sake. Money is a big deal. What you did for me is no small thing.
You should know whatever good is left for me to accomplish in the Kingdom is now a “we.” You are a forever part of my story. Every time I teach…every time I preach…every time I love…every time I believe…you will be with me.
I hope I live a life worthy of your investment. I pray your dividends are numerous and never-ending.
P.S. Somehow saying thanks doesn’t seem enough. What else can I do? After thinking it over I want to do something for you that I learned from Dr. Mark Curtis. He tithes his skills. I can’t fix teeth- but to each and every one of you who supported me I offer you this- I’ll preach your funeral at no cost. That’s right- no cost!
I love you.
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You, your family and ministry are always in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all you do brother.
Craig, Rick and I will never forget the time we’ve got to spend with you and Amy. We consider you special friends as well as examples of Jesus. Thanks for sharing your lives with us and although we pray, Craig, that you find another job in ministry, we are also praying it’s somewhere close because we want to hang around with you! We love you and thank you for the sacrifices you make to live for Jesus. And I’ll take you up on that offer to do my funeral! Love you~
Craigy….will you really preach my funeral for free? I will never know… but I guess my kids will.