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Saturday we had a memorial service for Dan Miller. Dan passed away in late March due to an infection. Most of those who attend Beale probably did not know Dan. But many of you know his wife, Bonnie. Over the past year, Dan faced countless challenges to his health due to problems associated with a bad broken leg. He spent several months in the hospital and in rehab. Before he was able to come home, a ramp needed to be built for him to access his house. Several men from our church built the ramp over a few days and that allowed Dan the access he needed to come home. His leg confined him to a wheel chair. Larry Lind became his shopping partner and buddy. Bonnie has attended our church for almost three years now. Dan visited once. You see, Dan had some tough times with church folks early in his life. Church people left a bad taste in his mouth. I am grateful that at the end of his life, he was surrounded by people who follow Christ. In early spring an infection developed in his leg. It spread quickly and Dan lost his fight for life. During those tumultuous days, Larry shared the following prayer with Dan. I thought you might like to read it. Hello Lord, this is Dan, Dan Miller. I’m talking to you because I’m in a hard spot and I’m not sure I can handle it. I’m not mad at you God. It’s your people the church people, that I’ve hated all of these years. When I was a kid-well, You know. Anyway, my tomorrows are looking a little bit hazy and I must admit I can’t see the beginning from the end. I am more than just a little bit worried. I sure could use Your help. Please forgive me for turning my back on You all of these years, but now I’d like You to come into my life. Thank You for my faithful wife and the help You have given me even as I’ve hated your people. I confess I could use more of You in my life right now. Your worried son. Dan. Amen in Jesus’ name.
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