Tuesday, January 26, 2021
It was a privilege to be able to join your family in celebrating your Mom’s life. My Mom tells me that our Dad’s became friends when they were only in their early teens and then our Mothers became friends shortly thereafter – that’s what I call a long term friendship .. some 75 years. Mom has so appreciated their connection over the years. The Pearson family has always been a topic of conversation when we spent time with our Mom and Dad. While we haven’t seen any of you for years and years (you are all still in your teens and 20’s in our minds), your Mom kept us up to date through our Mother. As I think about how your parents lives were inter-wined with my parents, through visits and vacations, I can’t help but recall the most important impact that your family made on mine. As I watch my daughter raise her five little kids to love the Lord I realize that it all has to do with an invitation that your Dad and Mom made to my parents some 50 plus years ago. How that one invitation changed our lives and the lives of our families, including aunts and uncles and cousins who were also influenced by Lake Gospel Church. I shall be forever grateful to your Mom and Dad, and will never underestimate the power of reaching out to someone else. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Pearson – your faith and legacy live on! Sincerely, Jane Gater (Naylor)
