The photo above was taken at our house on Rua Jonathas Pedrosa in Manaus during my first year of life. I love this picture. Dad is letting me stand on my own two feet, but he's close enough to catch me if I fall (and with a head that big, a kid is bound to be topheavy!). That summarizes his parenting and our relationship for the past 49 years.
Years ago I found a poem that J. Sidlow Baxter, a favorite of my dad's, had included in one of his books. Beatrice Cleland wrote the poem for her pastor, but it immediately reminded me of my precious father whose character always reflected the life of His Savior. May others be able to apply this poem to me as well as I can to my father, Wallace York.
Not only by the words you say
Not only in your deeds confessed
But in the most unconscious way
Is Christ expressed.
Was it a beatific smile,
Or holy light upon your brow?
Oh no, I felt His presence when
You laughed just now.
For me, 'twas not the truth you taught,
To you so clear, to me so dim,
But when you came to me you brought
A sense of Him.
And from your eyes, He beckons me
And from your lips, His love is shed,
Till I lose sight of you
And see the Christ instead.
4 comments:
Gil & I are so sorry for your loss and our hearts ache for you and your family. We love you dear friend, family and pastor.
Dear Hershael, Tanya, Michael and Seth and daughters-in-law and Mother Doris and sisters:
When Lynn and I had concerns while living in Clarksville, TN it was our life-long family friend to whom we turned for counsel and encouragement. We appreciated his wise counsel and our families affirmed the same counsel to us, which we followed. He gave no pat answers and was never aloof is his relationship to us or others.
I feel your loss, and in a way I would never have imagined so long ago.
Can a next generation of our family connect with such honor and respect for what they implanted in us and their grandchildren? I pray so, for them and for the coming generations. Yet, even come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Love,
Ross McGary
StoneSoupNews.com
Hersh,
Your dad was like a grandfather to me growing up & I will miss him greatly. I just thank God that I actually was blessed with knowing him & was forever touched by his wisdom & faith. I love you all very much & pray that you all can get through this. You will be reunited in glory again some day.
Love,
Angie Cornish Parker
Dear Hershael,
I was indeed sorrowful to hear of your father's death. He was often a friend and encouragement to me and did much to introduce me and include me in the BFM family.
Our sympathy also to Tanya. We love you all and we are praying for you
Pastor David Pitman
Addyston Baptist Church
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