Today marks a bittersweet day in our lives and family. Seven years ago we said goodbye to our beloved brother, John Kretchman. Age 54 is too young in my opinion, cancer doesn’t care. Our family is grateful John had a relationship with Christ and is enjoying eternal life. I’m quite certain he’s pretty happy and creating havoc among the Heavenly’s.

A year ago I found myself in an ER department hearing “ you’ve had a heart attack Mr Kretchman.” At that moment I felt as though I was inside a movie, that this reality was not ours. We are grateful for quick care, successful surgeries, being surrounded by our children, pastors, and friends during a week that interrupted a normal Tuesday.

Changes have been made … different things go in the grocery cart now, more physical activity has been added. Meds are a daily routine.

We aren’t superstitious people to realize the anniversary of two events with two brothers. God doesn’t move and work in those kinds of realms; He is good all the time and it’s we who live and move in His plan and purpose.

We will see John again, that gives us great joy! We will continue to live our adjusted lifestyle until our own home-going.

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