Like a River

Today we honor Fred Owlett and his life.  Fred was one of the spiritual pillars of Friday Morning Bible Study.  His humorous one-liner statements will forever be embedded in my memory.  Yet two images will be what I remember most about Fred. 

During an intense discussion about predestination, Fred related his belief in this area to a journey down a river.  While he felt "in control" in the canoe with the paddle, sometimes working against the current, he knew that the journey (his purpose) was winding graciously to a place with God.(see postscript 6/14/2012 below)

Fred was a proud Marine pilot and had many stories about the heavens above.  "Did you guys know that a rainbow is a complete circle at 30,000 feet?, he informed the group."  "It is a beautiful reminder of God's complete covenant". 

So whether it's floating now in the river's mouth, or soaring through the rainbow in heaven, we will miss Fred here on earth.

"When it's time for memories to really count ............
                                            It's good to have a good one nearby"        Fred Owlett

Postscript 6/14/2012:  Couldn't help but think of Fred when I saw this Billy Joel Video - River of Dreams

"We all end in the Ocean
We all start in the streams
We're all carried along
 by The River of Dreams"