In this life there will be certain people who will just simply make it better, make you better. I will say that God has truly blessed me with some amazing family and friends, but I would like to take a moment to speak about one very dear friend of mine, Nancy Heacock.
Nancy was so many things to me, she was a mentor, sister, friend, mother figure, encourager and a great inspiration. She loved Jesus more than anything in this world and she desired that everyone she knew and spoke too came to love Him just as much. I have never met someone who talked about the goodness and faithfulness of God more and she INSPIRED me to love, serve, honor, and worship Jesus so much.
Nancy encouraged me in so many ways, she always spoke truth into my life when I was feeling down. People were drawn to Nancy for her kind and gentle demeanor, warm smile, and open arms. She was always there to give out a hug.
I had the privilege of getting to know Nancy through serving with her on the hospitality team at our church. She and I were door buddies and would greet the people coming into church through the front doors. I LOVED going to church on Wednesday nights because that meant that I got to see and spend time with Nancy. We would have such wonderful conversations and she would always share her wisdom and great stories with me. I truly valued every moment I was able to spend with her. She taught me so much and she ALWAYS pointed me back to Jesus! I loved that about her.
Nancy was very generous and would often help people out who were in need. Her heart was so big and ready to serve at the drop of a hat. Her love for people was inspiring and motivating, I will never be able to speak enough of how much Jesus shined through Nancy's life.
It's very hard for me to believe that she is gone and even though I know that she is in a better place with no pain, heartache, or hurt where she can worship and be in the presence of Jesus constantly, I selfishly believe that she was taken too soon. It hurts to think that I will no longer have Wednesday nights to see and talk with her. I will miss her so so so so much! Every Wednesday night after we were done serving and about to walk into church service, Nancy would give me a big hug and say, "I Love you honey." I look forward to the day when I will be able to see Nancy again, she truly made me a better person! The joy of the Lord was in Nancy and it was infectious. I pray that I can live my life in a way that honors the memory of Nancy and that my love for Jesus can shine as bright as hers. She was an inspiration and I'm blessed to call her my friend. I love you Nancy and will miss you dearly! Thank you for being a true example of Christ.
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
