This past Saturday evening, the night before Mother’s Day, my friend Amy died, along with her son Kyler, as the result of an automobile accident. In this picture from a mission trip to Beautiful Feet in January 08, Amy is the one on the far right — the one I have my arms around. That says it all. She was special to me. A dear friend and sister in Christ. A vital part of our church family.
The grief I feel is only a fraction of what her family is experiencing, though, as they grieve her loss along with that of Kyler. Amy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and cousin. She loved her family well and was well-loved in return.
Amy was also a loving friend. She cared not only for her personal friends and church family but extended her hands of love as well to those in deep need of a compassionate touch. For many years, she ministered among the homeless in inner city Ft. Worth through our associational mission trips to Beautiful Feet. Here at home, she reached out to area prisoners and their families by serving as our church’s Angel Tree coordinator, organizing not only Christmas outreaches but Angel Tree camping as well. Year-round, she fulfilled an important role on our missions committee. She showed us all how to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world.
I could say more, but Amy would rather point any praise that might come her way right back to the Lord. All that she did came from a heart of love for Him — and a heart of love for others. Amy was the best of the best. She will be greatly missed.
I know I’m speaking for us all when I say, “We love you, Amy, and miss you already. We’ll join you one day soon…We’ll see you by and by…”
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3
**Update: Brent and Amy’s daughter, Tara, is recovering but will probably be in the hospital for the next few weeks. The funeral for Amy and Kyler will be held in our church on Friday morning. Thank you so much for all your prayers.
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