Last Thursday afternoon MBC held a Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the Life of Jean Hiley. Jean who was 99 when she passed away on January 9th was the widow of Norman who for many years worshipped and served here at Moortown as well as helping to lead MRSG – our Moortown Romania Support Group.
One particularly poignant part of the Service was when Jean’s 6 year old great grandson Tayn read what in the Order of Service was headed Reading of Jean’s Words – a response to her family’s recent request to share with them “something you want us to know about you.”
Standing on a chair, and in a loud clear voice little Tayn said this:
I praise the Lord continually for the life he has given me.
From my upbringing in a lovely home with loving parents.
For a loving husband of so many years.
For 2 good sons gone too soon.
For those I enjoy now. Grandchildren and even lovely Great Grandchildren.
My biggest hope for the future is?
Well, To get to Heaven!