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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Goodbye, Scotty
Scott MacRunnel, you died too young. You were a shining star in the night sky. The nights are darker now. You will continue to shine in our hearts, and your light continues even now.
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I'm reading Randy Alcorn's Book Deadline and when his main character enters heaven and sees Jesus for the first time he records it like this...
"Finney gazed into those eyes that could have killed him with a look, but which instead conveyed unmistakable approval. But he could also see something more in those great eyes, something different than he would have expected. And then Finney's gaze moved to those carpenter's hands that had been placed on his shoulders. On them he saw deep and ugly scars. Flinching at the sight, he looked down at the feet. They to were torn in a ghastly disfigurement. How could this be? All was to be perfect here, was it not? The first of many surprises. In a flash of insight, Finney knew what every child understands about heaven, that every body there would be perfect,unblemished, unscarred. But now he saw that the scars of earth were not pretend or imaginary, but very real, and could only be gone here because someone else chose to take them on himself. The carpenter's scars would remain forever. The only one who would appear less than perfect in eternity would be the eternally perfect one himself." (Alcorn, Randy. Deadline. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 1994.)
Author's fancy of course, but it really speaks to me at this time. I believe Jesus' hand is on Scott's shoulder now. And Scott is perfect. Sheryl A.
My grandmother lived a life closer to heaven, I think, than anyone ever has. She always told me that it is a blessing when a child dies, because they always go to heaven. I didn't understand that, in fact I thought it was cold. I should never have doubted her. She was so right...
It is so tragic that Scotty died. His family, especially his mom is struggling to deal with the loss, the emptiness. Death was not a part of God's original plan, it was not meant for this world. I guess that is why it is so hard to deal with. Gratefully, Christians do not have to experience death on the same level as we have eternal life through Christ Jesus and we have the hope of Heaven!
Thank you for posting this. Even still I can't help but think of Scotty. And all of the love we shared. Scott was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He saved me from falling into the wrong crowd. I loved, and still love him with all of my heart. Scott will always have a place in all of our hearts. My only regret is not talking to him more. He was crying out for help, and I chose not to listen. He was once my closest friend. Scott was the kindest young man to have as a love.
Again, thank you! It is good to see that he will never be forgotten. -Blue Feather Lover
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I'm reading Randy Alcorn's Book Deadline and when his main character enters heaven and sees Jesus for the first time he records it like this...
"Finney gazed into those eyes that could have killed him with a look, but which instead conveyed unmistakable approval. But he could also see something more in those great eyes, something different than he would have expected. And then Finney's gaze moved to those carpenter's hands that had been placed on his shoulders. On them he saw deep and ugly scars. Flinching at the sight, he looked down at the feet. They to were torn in a ghastly disfigurement. How could this be? All was to be perfect here, was it not? The first of many surprises. In a flash of insight, Finney knew what every child understands about heaven, that every body there would be perfect,unblemished, unscarred. But now he saw that the scars of earth were not pretend or imaginary, but very real, and could only be gone here because someone else chose to take them on himself. The carpenter's scars would remain forever. The only one who would appear less than perfect in eternity would be the eternally perfect one himself." (Alcorn, Randy. Deadline. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 1994.)
Author's fancy of course, but it really speaks to me at this time. I believe Jesus' hand is on Scott's shoulder now. And Scott is perfect. Sheryl A.
Thank you for posting this about Scott.
My grandmother lived a life closer to heaven, I think, than anyone ever has. She always told me that it is a blessing when a child dies, because they always go to heaven. I didn't understand that, in fact I thought it was cold. I should never have doubted her. She was so right...
Sheryl, thank you for writing that. It is so appropriate and comforting.
Ramona
It is so tragic that Scotty died. His family, especially his mom is struggling to deal with the loss, the emptiness.
Death was not a part of God's original plan, it was not meant for this world. I guess that is why it is so hard to deal with.
Gratefully, Christians do not have to experience death on the same level as we have eternal life through Christ Jesus and we have the hope of Heaven!
Thank you for posting this. Even still I can't help but think of Scotty. And all of the love we shared. Scott was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He saved me from falling into the wrong crowd. I loved, and still love him with all of my heart. Scott will always have a place in all of our hearts. My only regret is not talking to him more. He was crying out for help, and I chose not to listen. He was once my closest friend. Scott was the kindest young man to have as a love.
Again, thank you! It is good to see that he will never be forgotten.
-Blue Feather Lover
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