Thursday, August 14, 2014
Lloyd came to our Church, Cedardale in Pefferlaw a few times. After one service he picked up an envelope and he searched out our Pastor insisting his offering was for "helping poor people". I was a teller that day and there was an envelope that was clearly marked for "benevolent fund". The amount wasn't high but the gesture was huge. We all know Lloyd was very far from wealthy however, he shared- and he showed what compassion and loving others is all about.
Just recently, at Judd's Home Hardware he didn't look well but again, the man of compassion came to the surface. He was with Mr. Barkey that was assisting him that day including finding a chair for Lloyd to rest on as Lloyd was obviously unwell- and Lloyd asked the staff person at the cash do "you need any change" because all he had in his wallet were bill notes. The staff said a casual, "we could use it" so he tried to get up from the chair as he said, "I got $3 in my truck I can give you!". Mr. Barkey told Lloyd to please sit down and he went to the truck to get the change for Lloyd....even very sick, Lloyd was man of compassion.
I heard today that Lloyd accepted Jesus as his Saviour so Lloyd has gone Home where he will be well and happy. We can remember Lloyd by trying to be f compassionate for others as he was.
God Bless you.
