The Friendship of Shelby, Taylor, Kestin And Co.
Today was one of those emotionally draining types of days.
After wrapping up a full day of work I had the privilege of celebrating the lives of two people at their memorial services, Ron Starr and Shelby Lee. Let me just say that back to back memorials really does a number on your emotions.
Although I had met Ron a few times and knew him to be a good man I didn’t have much interaction with him.
Shelby on the other hand was someone that I met fairly early on during my time as children’s pastor at New Life Church where the Lee family attends. All of the Lee girls in fact had been involved in “The Great Kid Adventure” in some leadership capacity whether it be leading worship or a small group.
As I was sitting in the service for Shelby, listening to story after story of how she had touched the lives of so many I couldn’t help but think about how Shelby, her sister Taylor their friend Kestin and the rest of their group of friends had left an impact on me.
Perhaps I am more aware of this now considering the fact that I am nearly the proud father of a little girl myself but those girls represented something to me that I hope my daughter will be able to experience and that is true friendship. You’d be hard pressed to find another group of girls more closely connected.
I want my daughter to have friends like that. Friends she can laugh with, cry with, talk with and serve with.
Friends who will stick by her side through thick and thin.
Taylor and Kestin, I don’t know if you or the rest of your group of friends will read this or not, but if you do, know that all of you, along with Shelby left and impact on me. Just by being passionate about God and passionate about each other.
You set an example of what great friendship looks like and I am so excited for my little daughter to be able to experience that one day.
I can’t imagine how difficult this time must be for all of you but I know that you are incredibly strong girls just like Shelby.
Taylor, you demonstrated that this evening as your read and sang (amazing voice by the way).
Just know that you are all in my prayers and I believe that God will use the passing of Shelby to bring you all even closer together as friends.
Posted on January 6th, 2011 by David | No Comments »
