…Greiving Grandson
So, at 7 in the morning on the day before yesterday (2-17-10), just before boarding a plane from Raleigh/Durham to LAX, I was notified my last grandparent had passed away. Gordon H. “Papa” Matheny was 87 years old. He died of cancer, but when you’re 87, a person partially (at least) dies of old age. He was a legend. He is the spiritual patriarch of our family. He has known Christ as his Lord and savior for more than 70 years! He has preached the Gospel for most, if not all, of those 70+ years. He’s been to more countries preaching and teaching the Word than I could ever dream of visiting in my life. I would be willing to bet many people haven’t even heard of some of the countries he’s visited to spread the Gospel. He lived a life of service to the Kingdom of God, unashamed to teach, preach and sacrifice for his Savior. Our family owes so much to Papa. Thank you Papa, for a life lived with passion and service. Thank you for the heritage you left us. We miss you, but also celebrate you and all that God has done through you.
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