Today is a day where we all begin the process of moving forward. We have so much for which to be thankful. God has blessed us in so many ways. Our funeral service yesterday went very well. We lost count of how many people showed up to pay their respect. High School students from Sun Valley, William Penn, and New Castle showed up. The Sun Valleuy ROTC program with about 45 cadets showed up and presented the Kilmers with two flags. Props to you guys and your commander! I am very proud of our growing relationship with the Aston Police Department. We have more of them than ever now attending Fellowship. They did an incredible job Wednesday of shwoing support and controlling traffic. Ryan and Ben, did a great job speaking at the funeral and at the gravesight.
Finally, I am stinking proud of our Fellowship family. You guys stepped up in the biggest way. Preparing food, helping with the family's kids, shuttling to the airport, parking support, moving furniture, and your incredible love and support to the family. You are what makes this the greatest church in the region!
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Thanks, Pastor John. Yes, there is a lot to be thankful for, and yes, you have a lot to be proud of in your church. But know what? I'm stinking proud of my friend, John! You're doing a great job. Keep it up. You and your church lost a cherished member and a whole community is mourning with the family that is now left here without him. They are looking to their spiritual leader, YOU, to lead them through this difficult time. From what I read, you are doing just that....leading them to Jesus for their comfort and guidance through this darkness. I know you must be hurting beyond words, but you have put that aside in the "public" eye, and have moved forward as the spiritual leader you are. Great job! Please be assured of my prayers for you, too, John. Stay strong. Rest in Him. Take your own words to heart when you are alone and hurting so badly...get your comfort from Jesus and from His Word. Love you and your precious church and am praying for all of you, Wendy
Giving Thanks...
Thankful, first and foremost, to our Creator, the One who gives us Hope through Jesus.
Thankful for God's Word. It is only by knowing God's Will that I can I can have hope.
Thankful for this blog. I didn't miss Aaron's funeral on purpose. I needed to be there to say goodby with every one else. For whatever reason, that's not what happened.
And so... I'm left with these thoughts:
Aaron was the one to comfort me when I found myself in an uncomfortable situation. He saw me squirming and grimacing as our son, an Asperger kid, make his way through the crowd at Youth Group. The biggest obstacle of an Asperger's kid is not knowing how to act social in social situations.
To me, everything seemed very wrong as I watched my son make his way around, but Aaron spoke up to me. With a smile I won't forget, with words I'll never forget, he gave me what I needed to take a deep breath and remember the presence of God, to feel the peace of God.
Our son eventually made his way to Aaron and they held a REAL conversation. I remember wanting to drop to my knees and praise God right there.
Aaron and I had small talk since that day. I'll remember him for being accepting of people and very loving.
I am ever so thankful for the comforting words he gave me on that day at Youth Group. They dominate my mind today. He said to me, "Don't worry. It's okay. It will be okay. Just don't worry."
Thankful to be thankful on this day.
my name is Gregg v. I attended Aarons funeral as a member of William Penn's ROTC Airforce. At the dinner table today after Grace i sat for a moment and just thought silently to myself what is it that i actualy am thankful for, you kno why am i celebrating this day. Then i thought about Aarons Service and seeing all the people that came out to support him and hi family. The 5 mile long line of cars from the church to the cemetary. The ROTC class, teachers from my school, friends family and people of the communitee. Although with most funerals you do not see that many people i was not at all suprized for the simple fact that Aaron was a tremendous young man and his parents did an absolute excellent job of raising him. He was truely a special person in everyones hearts and today its hard to find a person of such good character such as him. So i finaly relized what i was thankful for and that was the pleasure of having Aaron as a friend. I hope that the day i am burried i will be able to stop traffic in eastern PA as well. (haha) May your soul rest in peace Aaron and ill be seeing you when i depart from here and follow you home some day in the future.
This is Lynnicia just saying that I knew him, he was my friend and I thank God for letting Aaron come into my life because he was one of the few good friends i would talk to. His smiles always made me happy. May he rest in peace, he will always be missed.
i didnt know him or anything; but obviously alot of people cared about him. my love goes out to his family & friends.
Thank you Fellowship Baptist Church and Pastor for providing a way for comments that are encouraging, uplifting, and honoring to the Lord. Jackie, Bob and the family love and trust the Lord to get them through this time.
Thank you for the many ways the Fellowship Family has extended support and love to the family. It is a comfort to know that you will be there for them in the days ahead.
Maryann Siedzkowski and Sallyann DiMuzio (Sister's of Jackie)
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