He was some Guy

 

Guy Milroy’s smile could light up a coal mine; it certainly would light up a room when he entered. Our friendship spanned a couple of decades, intertwined with all kinds of life events. A lover of accordions, stories and Starbuck’s Christmas blend, nothing about Guy seemed ordinary. The way he loved his family was real, powerful and inspirational. From his laugh to his heart, everything about Guy shouted Jesus.

This past weekend Guy went home to be with His Lord. There is life shrapnel when someone we love dies and leaves us behind. His passing leaves a void, an empty space that we need the Father to fill with memories and hope. I will miss hugging Guy’s neck on a Sunday morning and seeing his happy face beam across the fellowship hall. His animated “Hello Brother!” greeting will echo in my ears for a long time. Yes, the wonderful memory of a courageous and generous man will never leave me.

I know many of you who read my blog didn’t know Guy but I wish you did…

He was some Guy…

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
—Psalm 116:15

“Death in itself cannot be precious; it is terrible. It cannot be a precious thing to God to see the noblest works of his hand torn in pieces, his skillful embroidery in the human body rent, defiled, and given over to decay. Death in itself cannot be a theme for rejoicing with God. But death in the case of believers is another matter. To them, it is not death to die; it is a departure out of this world unto the Father, a being unclothed that we may be clothed upon, a falling asleep, an entrance into the Kingdom.” - C. H. SPURGEON

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TCAvey said…
I'm sorry for your loss but rejoice with you that a saint went home.
Linda Milroy said…
Thanks so much Jay, your words are soothing to my heart.
S.Etole said…
What a void the death of a dear one leaves. Thankful for the life-giving memories you will carry with you.
Jay Cookingham said…
Memories are a God thing Susan! Bless you!
Jay Cookingham said…
LInda...Guy was such a blessing to many...I grieve at your loss and pray for you to walk in His grace.
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks TC...Guy walks in total freedom today!
floyd said…
I'm sorry for your loss, Jay. Those are the kind of people God uses to speak to us throughout our lives. Thanks for sharing your heart and friend.
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks Floyd...he was an amazing man.
TCAvey said…
Amen! Looking forward to that day...in God's timing of course.
jasonS said…
Sounds like an incredible person. I wish I could have known him too--can't have too many of those Jesus people in your life. Sorry for your loss and his family's loss. May God's peace and presence surround all of you in deeper levels of abiding. Blessings to you, Jay.


PS I really like that Spurgeon quote. Excellent.
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks Jason...it's amazing how many lives Guy touched...simply amazing.
Michael said…
Wish I'd have met him, Jay. Looks like he left the sort of legacy we all long for.
Joanne Norton said…
NEAT!! Such a blessing to be touched by someone and know he will be waiting in heaven to reach out to you and you can hug his neck again... I think of these bits so often, miss so many.

Thank you for sharing your heart with the rest of the world.
Jay Cookingham said…
Guy was one of a kind for sure...I miss him. Thanks Joanne for the encouragement!

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