Rich Quin passed on Sunday January 11, 2015 at the age of 36 after battling colon cancer.
I have wanted to express my feelings and thoughts about Rich, but it was just too hard to write. Perhaps I was hoping it was all a dream. No. Rich was not healed on this side but my belief is he is healed now.
Then God led me to Isaiah 55: 8-9 NLT
8 My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways
and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Instead of me trying to understand Rich not being here anymore I decided to be thankful for the impact Rich had on my family. I am thankful that our paths crossed even for the limited amount of time. I know he can't read this, but maybe this will help his family as they begin their journey of life without him. Please continue to pray for his family.
Romans 12:15 NIV Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Dear Rich,
Thank you Rich for showing us all that we CHOOSE how we will live life despite our circumstances. You reminded me to be ALL IN especially in my walk with Jesus.
Thank you Rich for being a genuine friend to my husband Rance. I remember the first time we met you and Kim right before our prayer time at Heartland; you and Rance immediately began talking about sports. Go Figure! He values sincere friendship and you will never be forgotten. I believe you both held each other accountable to be godly men for your families. He could always count on you to give him a hard time about the New Orleans Saints. You always gave us great suggestions about food. Boy am I a foodie so I really looked forward to the suggestions. I am sure Rance has so much more to say about your friendship.
I hate that you were unable to take those pictures you wanted to take of my family. When you offered I honestly thought to myself, "Is he serious?"
Thank you Rich for caring about others even during your time of need. Your life had purpose and you my friend fulfilled that purpose. You lived boldly, you fought a good fight!
Thank you to the family for sharing Rich with all of us. Lessons learned.
Ponder on the question: How will you choose to live?
