Elizabeth’s laughing and mischievous eyes will forever remain in my memory. When we were both single, she sometimes played amazing pranks. She would invent hilarious cards and funny gifts. Another gift she gave me is a small clay pottery incense burner which is so effective when burning eucalyptus or lavender. It reminds me of Revelations 5:8 incense representing the prayers of God’s people.

Finally as my mom was nearing the end of her life, Elizabeth and Dan came to visit bringing 2-year- old Jonathan. The last photograph I have of my mom before her passing is with Jonathan sitting on her favourite footstool.

Elizabeth’s profound faith and faithfulness to God were evident in her life which included so much: her industrious care for her family, home and garden, her creativity in artistic, musical, dramatic activities, her love of her brethren, her service to her brothers and sisters through generous hospitality and her deep love for and commitment to her family.

Before Elizabeth’s passing, David and I visited her to take her an anointed cloth that she had asked for demonstrating once again her faith in God and acceptance of His will. Our conversation was all about the soon-coming Marriage Supper of the Lamb- looking forward to meeting again. This was the only time during our visit that brought a beautiful smile to her face. I will treasure that memory.

See you soon, Elizabeth! Your friend, Margaret