Hope

Hey peeps,

I would like to share something with you...

My grandfather, Richard Kemp, has been slowly slipping away from this world over the past few months. We have known that time is short and our Father is bringing him closer to the Kingdom with each passing day. This past Tuesday, however, my grandfather took significant steps toward eternity. Though he has not left this world yet, the time is coming soon.

Because of this, I am headed up to Seattle tomorrow morning to visit him one last time. I will be staying with various relatives this next week and spending some very heartfelt time with them. It will also be the last time I see my grandfather in his earthly body.

I am truly thankful for this opportunity. I know the Lord is going to do tremendous work in my heart...mainly because this is my first encounter with death. I am blessed to say that I have not yet lost a friend or loved one to death. This next season of life (for me and my entire family) will be one of significant changes. There's something about death the draws us closer to Hope.

If you will, please pray that God would work in my heart and show me the true meaning of hope, family, love, and the promise of salvation.

Each one of you are and will continue to be dear to my heart.

-anthony