Just a brief word today my friends. I will be participating in a memorial service this morning for a man named David Phipps. He passed away on July 10, succumbing to the devastating effects of Lewy Body dementia.
I knew David for many years as we both served in our church. He was a simple, yet profound man- a man loved by so very many. He was kind, gentle, intelligent and a lover of people. He was an educator and counselor who impacted so many young lives- and those of us who were not so young. His truly was a life well-lived, and I am certain that the service will honor him, as well as his father in heaven.
I am guessing that you may know someone like David – a kind, self-effacing person who drew no attention to himself, but showed much interest in you. If you do, take the opportunity soon to tell that person how much you care about them. We sometimes do not get the time with people that we think we may have.
Reflections of a Counselor 