The Funeral

November 24 - Today was Crystal's funeral. It was a nice service. There are actually many things I am thankful for. I am thankful that Crystal is in heaven with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am thankful that we were able to take yesterday and remember who she was to all of us. I am thankful that her unbelieving family was able to hear the clear, gospel message. That we are ONLY saved from eternal separation from God by FAITH ALONE through GRACE ALONE in CHRIST ALONE. I am thankful that the gospel was so important to Crystal that she specifically wanted to make sure that was the central theme of her funeral. Selfishly, I am thankful that I made it through singing "Amazing Grace" without crying. I am still very thankful that her family doesn't have to continually watch her suffer anymore. I am thankful that she is perfectly healthy now. I am thankful my friend. I am thankful for what Christ has done for all of us on this earth. I am thankful for my salvation!

On a lighter note, I am also very thankful for my incredibly selfless boyfriend. I know this is very minor, but I was REALLY craving asian food last night. He is not a fan!!! However, he took me to an asian place anyway. I tried to tell him we can eat anywhere....but he said we always go where he likes and he wanted to go somewhere I like. The thing I was trying to get him to understand is that I just like food :) ....so I really can eat anywhere. And, when he says that we only go places he likes, thats not completely accurate because I like eating everywhere we go. Anyway---I just thought it was really nice that he put aside his dislike for it and tried something new for me!