Kerry's Memory Book

Cherie Garvick

We had been searching for a different church at the time, because we just weren't feeling spiritually fed at our other church, it was very "low key". So we thought we'd give Higher Ground a try. The first day that we went there was a healing line, and we had never seen this in our other church, but it sounded good to us and we needed healing. I was standing in the aisle in line and waiting for the usher to tell me when it was my turn to go up to the altar. So he came over and told me to go over there. Where he pointed, were about 3 or 4 people laying on the floor, and I pointed, and said over there? and he said yes. So I just kind of shrugged and being the trusting person that I am, (I said "Ok!" and I went over and laid down on the floor beside them:) I just folded my hands on my stomach and laid there looking up at the ceiling and waited. (not sure what I was waiting for!) Well of course the usher came over and told me to stand up: The thing is, I wasn't even embarrassed because no-one made me feel that way. When I got back to my seat, Bruce asked me what the heck was I doing? (he had been standing at the altar because he had been in front of me in the line) I just busted out laughing and then I explained it to him. Boy have we had some good laughs over that! You and I talked about it a few times. Imagine the people that were skeptical about healing to begin with, and I just walk over and lay down. Hahahahaha...Well Pops, we had so many special times together as family, friend, and Pastor. I will miss them all. One of the very special bonds that we have between us is our precious grandson James. Our first grandchild. He misses you so much Pops, but he knows that Jesus is coming soon to take us home and when that day comes (like you told me when my Dad was going home to Jesus), we will all be together forever and we will never have to leave each other again. We will be there for James in any way that he needs us and we will keep your memory alive in whatever way we can for him. James has a special, unique relationship with each one of his Grandparents, that's one of the things I love so much about him. You are his Pops and no-one will ever take your place. One of the many things that stands out to me about you, besides your awesome love for our Lord Jesus, is your love for the beauty of nature. When we would go camping with you up to Stowe, you and Ginny couldn't wait to bring whoever came up to visit to the top of that hill to just look out and see the beautiful foliage. I could see the excitement in your eyes. I love that. You appreciated the beauty that God blessed us with. I am thankful to you for so many things but I have to save room for other people to write in your memory book:) I know that my family is truly blessed to be a part of your family and I know that we were all brought together for a reason and I am soooo thankful for that. We love you, Ginny (Betty):, Sarah & Dave, Katie & Jon and all the family. We will try to be there for you in whatever way that we can and we'll always be family. Remember Pastor? You were Barney, and Bruce was Fred, I'm Wilma and Ginny's Betty. I don't know how that all started. I love you Pastor Kerry with all my heart and thank you for all that you taught me about our Lord, Jesus Christ. See you soon! Love you Cherie (Wilma) ...................

PS. Thank you for being like a second Dad to Butch. He always respected and thought the world of you and Ginny