So about a week ago there was a pretty huge really sad loss. A little blind elderly sister from my hall passed away. She was in her 70s, a full time pioneer, and one of the most intelligent, upbuilding, sweet, spiritually grounded/ knowledgeable people I've EVER met. I felt so helpless but, we all did my congregation and all the surounding ones that had had the privilege of knowing her.

Although the loss was so great and TOTALLY unexpected, it's really been a big impetus for us to not only to continue our service but, increase it with the same appreciation the sister had. We're encouraged not to falter or slack-off so that not one of us will be missing when we see her again...that she proved herself faithful to the end is actually in a better position than we are. I couldn't help but, smile and really be encouraged so even after passing away her example and the fine name she built w/ Jehovah was still encouraging us.