July 26, 2026

She oozed kindnesss and grace. Her voice was soft. From that first cup of coffee in the morning … ’til she turned of the lights at the end of the day —- she put others first. From her husband to her kids … her blind dog named Bear … to the server at the local breakfast cafe —- their world was her world. She battled cancer with quiet courage … hand in hand with her care-giver husband Larry … and her team of Becky, Jason, and Brad. Her earthly journey ended on Thursday … after suffering an unexpected stroke. Even tho’ they moved 11+ years ago to Michigan … their connection to our humble temple never wavered. We will gather here to say “good-bye” next Sunday. It’s amazing and inspiring to me —- how Jesus lives in the daily journeys of so-call “ordinary people.” Jesus’ humility and grace … his gentle touch and strong spirit … the healing power of his presence —- it comes alive in people like us: when we chose to live and treat others with goodness and kindness. I know, Linda —- you are just one person … as we all are. Yet, you walked each day in Jesus’ sandals … knowing his spirit lives in the heart-and-soul of every act of kindness. We pray for you and your family today. It’s almost “time for church” —– love to all. Don