Promised Land

I don't have internet at camp so some of my post over the next month will be dated when they were written rather than when they were posted.

July 18, 2010
I had been looking forward to July 19th for over a month now. My parents are on vacation with my sister aka they are at the campground. This is the same campground where I spent many summers while I was growing up. Now, notice I said my parents and sister were there. There was no way I could take almost two weeks off work, plus its camp season. I can’t imagine not being at Camp Epachiseca! But nonetheless, I was looking forward to this day that was quickly approaching.
You see, during the many summers spent at Nittany Mountain, I had made some friends. One of my closest friends there was Richard Springman. Richard and I were a mere 2 weeks apart in age, and we both had summer birthdays. We spent a lot of time together and had celebrated many birthdays together, including the “milestones” such as 13, 16, and 18. This year we would both be 21 and I was looking forward to celebrating together.
Tomorrow, Richard will be celebrating. Of that fact, I am sure; however I will not be there. You see, Richard passed away on Wednesday. He was responding to an accident when he lost control of his truck. So tomorrow, as we gather to remember Richard and the amazing life that he led, I take comfort in the fact that he will not be celebrating a birthday. Rather, Richard will be celebrating with Jesus.

When they lay me underneath a heavy stone
and the cold grave grips my bones
Don’t cry for me for in Glory I will be
dancin’ around the throne
~Fee